Why Kyoto is Dying #Shorts

If you’re willing to visit Japan someday, I’m sure Kyoto is one of the places you’d absolutely want to go to. But did you know that Kyoto, the center of history and culture, is currently on the verge of economic collapse?

Kyoto City has been in deficit for more than 30 years now and is already more than 800 billion yen in debt in real terms.For example, in fiscal year 2021, the deficit was 2.36 billion yen.Why is this happening?

First of all, tall buildings that are subject to high property taxes cannot be built (in order to protect the landscape). Next, Kyoto has the largest number of students, who are exempted from resident tax.

And the biggest problem is the debt of the Kyoto Subway, which was created during the bubble economy. To cover this subway deficit, Kyoto has borrowed 100 billion yen in the past.

If Kyoto were to go into economic collapse, in the worst case scenario, it will be abandoned by the residents and all the cultural and historical treasures will be gone.

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I have a new dream… It is to raise money to enroll in a school to become a Japanese language instructor (an official qualification)! I promise you that I will become the best Japanese teacher who not only teaches Japanese, but is also familiar with Japanese history and traditional culture.

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-The Kyoto You Wished For is Going to Disappear
-Is Kyoto Really Going Bankrupt or NOT? | A Kyoto Resident Reacts to Tokyo Lens's Video
-Must Watch Before Coming to Kyoto | 5 Things NOT to Do Explained by a Local Japanese Born in Kyoto

▼MY DREAM▼

“To make every Japan lovers’ dream come true, by making Japan a more secure, comfortable, and safer place for everyone to visit, study, and live in”

I will be using the profit I gain from this channel at restaurants, hotels, and cultural facilities in Kyoto to introduce them. The more you watch the videos on this channel, Kyoto and Japan will become a more exciting place, and you can support your own and others’ dreams in the future even more.

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[kobet]

Instead of encouraging people to drink, the government should let those tourists in so they can bring in their sweet sweet dollars.

[ShortLoriT]

I have several friends who live there and I truly hope the city does not go under. 😢

[michael.waddell]

I hope I can see all the historical treasures in Kyoto before they are lost... and severely hope they are never lost at all.

[dogeclanleader]

I wish the Citizens a prosperous day at least 🙁

[lastnamefirstname]

i hope kyoto still remains for thousands of years in the future.

[lucashenry]

Perhaps it’s just me being cynical from having to deal with US politicians but, you forgot mismanagement, as one of the causes

[romantorchick]

Having visited kyoto before the pandemic it's absolutely stunning and gorgeous I hope it never goes under so everyone can eventually see the beauty and history of it

[putra]

I will be going to Japan IF they already relaxed all the process, it's really painful as a tourist going there right now.

[dankirk]

It's a shame that Kyoto is in such dire straits, it is a truly beautiful city.

[neor]

So basically one of the best and most memorable places would just get abandoned? I'm very worried, I can't imagine how it might be for the people living there

[rebeldropper]

I really hope that money doesn't disrupt the beautiful culture of Kyoto Japan

[cpl.targrein]

I know it would be a tragedy if the city is abandoned... But I can't help but find it fascinating.

[amegardenia]

Man, I hope that I could at least visit them first b4 that happened

[prestonjones]

"Kyoto has been in a deficit for 30 years!"

We've had a deficit for almost 300. Kyoto will be fine

[enntsuuoo]

As someone who grew up in Kyoto, this is very sad to hear. I've always wanted to visit Kyoto again.

[iammrawesomesauce]

I suppose the question would be whether or not Kyoto has a strong enough local economy to constantly cover that deficit. I’m not pretending to know either way - it could genuinely be the case that Kyoto doesn’t have strong enough industry to avoid a collapse.

[LetsaskShogo]

If you’re willing to visit Japan someday, I’m sure Kyoto is one of the places you’d absolutely want to go to. But did you know that Kyoto, the center of history and culture, is currently on the verge of economic collapse?

Kyoto City has been in deficit for more than 30 years now and is already more than 800 billion yen in debt in real terms.For example, in fiscal year 2021, the deficit was 2.36 billion yen.Why is this happening?

First of all, tall buildings that are subject to high property taxes cannot be built (in order to protect the landscape). Next, Kyoto has the largest number of students, who are exempted from resident tax.

And the biggest problem is the debt of the Kyoto Subway, which was created during the bubble economy. To cover this subway deficit, Kyoto has borrowed 100 billion yen in the past.

If Kyoto were to go into economic collapse, in the worst case scenario, it will be abandoned by the residents and all the cultural and historical treasures will be gone.

If you’d like to learn more about Japanese traditional culture, Kyoto, and social problems in Japan, please check out my channel & subscribe!

*The content is based on personal studies and experience
There is no intention of denying other theories and cultural aspects

[adrianbutt]

Saddening that the culture and history of Kyoto may be gone

[shonenjumpmagneto]

How is *Kyoto State/Prefecture* doing? Or is *Kyoto City* absolutely one & the same entity in every matter?