1. What are the challenges that Japanese schools in rural areas and small towns are facing? 2. What makes it difficult for these schools to close down?

3. Would you enjoy living in a community or going to a school like this? Explain.

4. What do you think might be solutions for these small schools?

5. Why do you think Japan is giving away 8 million abandoned houses?

6. Can you think of any ways in which this may be bad news for the Japanese economy?

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