Japan village looks to young Peruvians to tackle ageing population

What happened: The Japanese village of Nanmoku has formed a partnership with Belén, a district in Peru's Amazon region, hoping young Peruvians will move there and help sustain the community. Key numbers: Nanmoku has around 1,300 residents. Two Peruvian students have visited the village and expressed interest in settling there. Why it matters: Officials say the initiative could benefit both communities, but how potential newcomers would obtain residency in Japan remains unclear.

The Japanese village of Nanmoku has formed a partnership with Belén, a district in Peru's Amazon region, hoping young Peruvians will move there and help sustain the community.

Officials say the initiative could benefit both communities, but how potential newcomers would obtain residency in Japan remains unclear.