A sought-after Tokyo neighborhood reveals Japan’s structural strains
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Kichijoji’s attractions collide with problems such as aging and immigration
The bustling streets of Tokyo’s Kichijoji neighborhood reflect its status as one of the capital’s most desirable places to live. (Photo by CK Tan)
After calling the western Tokyo enclave of Kichijoji home for the past two years, I have come to understand why it is one of the city’s most sought-after neighborhoods for young people.
