Japan's population has been declining since the 1990s, which has contributed to insufficient workforce numbers. There are now more jobs than available people to fill them.

@@eatlikealocal i see..how is japans economy today? and all these established business are still doing well?

@@killuminati777FTRTTS Japan's overall economy has been stagnant for the past 30+ years and the Yen currency continues to be weak. With regards to small businesses, over 60% of retirement age Japanese people continue to work because the retirement pension plans are insufficient to cover the average living costs. Therefore, many will continue to work as long as possible. Typically, once the elderly owners of these businesses pass away, most permanently close because no one is available takes over running them. Many of the small restaurants shown in these videos will likely close within 10 years time.