The story heavily features the kannushi (Shinto priest) lifestyle. The grandmother isn’t just a pretty face; she knows every ritual, every purification rite, every folk song. The decaying rural setting—young people leaving, the shrine falling into disrepair—is a real crisis in Japan. She is holding tradition together with sheer willpower.
Her secret to staying young at heart is perhaps her passion for lifelong learning. She is always eager to try new things, whether it's learning a new recipe, taking up a new hobby, or simply staying up-to-date with current events. This curiosity and openness to new experiences have helped her stay engaged and motivated, even in her golden years. Tsuma no Sobo wa- Mada Mada Gen-eki Chou Bijuku...
Rating: 4/5 – One star removed only for the slightly misleading clickbait title, but the content inside is genuinely warm and thought-provoking. The story heavily features the kannushi (Shinto priest)