An elderly resident in a depopulating rural Japanese village vows to keep his community from becoming completely abandoned. In the face of an increasingly graying and depopulating countryside, this individual stands determined, defying odds and evoking a sense of resilience and hope. His struggle captures Japan's broader struggle as the nation grapples with a rapidly aging population and shrinking rural communities.

Japan is experiencing unprecedented urban migration and low birth rates leading to depopulation of rural areas. Thus, the tale of this lone resident fighting against his village becoming a "ghost town" resonates with many. The situation engages social values such as community preservation, care for aging demographic, and revival of rural areas in the country.

In contrast, while US and EU face rural depopulation to some extent, the issue is not as pronounced as in Japan. Efforts in these Western societies often focus on economic revitalization or development, such as industrialization or tourism promotion, rather than preserving the existing community and lifestyle.