Hometown Return Support Center's number of consultations 2014-2023
In 2023, the Hometown Return Support Center in Japan recorded over 59 thousand consultations and inquiries. A decline in the number of consultations in 2020 was mainly due to the decrease in personal meetings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, while consultations via phone and email continued to increase. The Hometown Return Support Center is an NPO that supports people who are considering moving to rural areas.