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The town of Kanamachi has made substantial efforts to preserve its cultural heritage, standing as a testament to its storied past. Local officials like Mow Dauk work diligently to maintain traditional aesthetics and practices amid the rapid modernization that marked post-war Japan.
The compelling narrative of Bird's interactions with the local farming community emerges as notable; she described a problematic reluctance among farmers to share genuine opinions, fearing espionage during a politically charged time. Yet, in Kanamachi, she forged deep conversations that illuminated the farmers’ intense connections to their land.