In an eerie turn of events, a wife has mysteriously disappeared leaving behind only a "oki tegami" (note) in her wake. The husband unveils his inner turmoil and distress since the incident. Despite a vigorous effort from law enforcement and the society, her whereabouts remain unknown. Investigations are continuing as speculations run rampant about the remarkable disappearance.

Such disappearances paint a frigid inegalitarian picture of Japanese familial relationships, stirring up discussions on issues like marital pressure, economic hardship and mental health. Given Japan's societal characteristics of high social harmonization, stories like these tend to provoke a considerable response and empathy from the community.

In comparison to the US or the EU, where disappearances may likely be linked to criminal activity or foul play, in Japan the phenomenon is more often associated with social pressures or personal despair. However, like in Japan, efforts are made by the community and police to locate the missing person.