Economic revival will rely on Japan's provincial areas
The benefits of Abenomics have not reached beyond the largest cities, but reviving the provincial areas is indispensable
Updated: Jan 12, 2015
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- Long decline
- Job opportunities
- Local initiatives
- 'Global niche top companies'
- Product development
- Tourism
- Strategic development zones
- Decentralisation
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