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Devastation in the Japanese countryside exposes a looming demographic crisis
Japan's Earthquake and the Hazards of an Aging Population - Alexandra Harney - International
Japan Earthquake: Two Weeks Later - Alan Taylor - In Focus
Two weeks after northeastern Japan was struck by a massive earthquake and tsunami, the cost of the disaster is becoming clearer. The Japanese government has estimated the direct damage at as much as $310 billion, making it the world's costliest-ever natural disaster. As of today, more than 10,000 deaths have been confirmed and another 17,000 people remain missing.Geography & Urban Development reddits