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Machi Okoshi

: 町興し 【まちおこし】
A term which reflects the revitalization and economic development of a town or area. The term is often used in reference to projects such as this museum. Similar projects are being developed in countless rural communities in Japan to increase tourism and fight depopulation trends in Japan’s rural communities.

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