Kanna town, Gunma Prefecture.
I visited a village where the youngest number of people over 75 years old are in the latter stages of their lives.
This municipality is said to be the one with the highest risk of extinction nationwide.
I met an elderly man who said he was a senior citizen.
At 75 years old, he was the youngest in the village.
He told me it was tough because the local government's duties in the neighborhood association always came around to him.
The famous carp streamer festival is said to be a burden because of the annual operating costs of 2 million yen.
The aging of the staff involved in the operation has made it difficult to continue.
I hope that this famous festival with a history of nearly 50 years will be preserved.
I hope that they will work with private companies to find ways to pass on the traditions.