A census taker in Japan is expressing regret after nonchalantly agreeing to undertake the responsibility—an uncalled consequence that illuminates the often underappreciated effort of census workers. The story sheds light on the challenges and burdens shouldered by census takers in ensuring a comprehensive and accurate nation-wide population count, while grappling with public's general lack of awareness about the scale of their work. The incident occurred during the recent national census endeavor in Japan.

Census taking is a significant event and responsibility in Japan, as its results directly impact future policy and resource allocation. The carelessness with which the individual took up the task has sparked discussions in society about the seriousness and commitment required for such roles. Japan places a strong emphasis on civic duty, and there's social understanding that each individual should contribute to such administrative undertakings.

Whereas in the US or EU, census taking is often a paid job handled by the government or dedicated agencies, and usually involves less direct pressure on individual volunteers. However, the feeling of being underappreciated or underestimated is likely common to census workers around the world.