Challenges of bankrupt city continue

Challenges of bankrupt city continue

Photo taken May 8, 2016, shows a coal mine museum in the northern Japan city of Yubari. The municipality, which had thrived on coal business, went bankrupt around 10 years ago, but is working hard to reconstruct itself by turning former coal mines into tourist facilities. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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