The Takanosu-machi Thereafter

The Takanosu-machi Thereafter (2006)

あの鷹巣町のその後

Mayor Iwakawa was voted into office in 1991, promising better welfare for senior citizens. As a result of his efforts to create a town with resident participation, while battling against anti-reform forces of the town council, Takanosu-machi becomes the best welfare town in Japan. In the nationwide local elections in 2003, however, Iwakawa, loses by a huge margin against the opposing candidate who promises the consolidation of local municipalities.

Date of release
2006-03-18
Runtime
3h 0m
Genres
Documentary
Director
Sumiko Haneda

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