最盛期から18分の1の住民しか残っていない日本一人口の少ない市、歌志内の現状

Utashinai City, Hokkaido: The City with the Smallest Population in Japan! May 2022 Situation    • 全国最小人口の市北海道歌志内市！2022年5月の様子   [The City with the Smallest Population in Japan] Utashinai City, Hokkaido: April 2023 Situation    • 【全国最小人口の市】北海道歌志内市2023年4月の状況   Utashinai City, Hokkaido, once flourished thanks to coal, the "black diamond," and was a vibrant city with a population of 46,000. By spring 2026, its population had plummeted to around 2,000, and it is now facing the imminent threat of extinction. Why has the population disappeared so rapidly? Like Yubari City, we walked through the present state of this coal mining town, which has been tossed about by the shift in Japan's energy policy. The pride of being the smallest "city" in Japan, and the harsh financial situation that makes it impossible to support its massive infrastructure. This isn't just a problem for Utashinai; it may be a glimpse into the future of many regional cities across Japan. A deserted main street, abandoned shops frozen in time, and the palpable presence of people still living there. Please watch until the end to experience the transience and harsh reality of this "town." ▼Subscribe to our channel if you haven't already! https://bit.ly/3wEuhuI