This Japanese village is where human-size dolls outnumber actual human being

In Japan’s Iya Valley, Nagoro, also known as the “Nagoro Doll Village”, faces depopulation. Local resident Tsukimi Ayano has crafted hundreds of life-sized dolls to populate the village, breathing new life into the community. These dolls attract tourists, offering a haunting yet heartwarming glimpse into rural Japan’s struggles and resilience.