The currently trending "Iwashiro Old Man Encyclopedia" Twenty old men, aged 50 to 80, living in the mountainous Iwashiro district of Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, are introduced with photos and profiles in a character introduction style. The old men's ages are expressed as "levels," representing high ability scores in games, and their life lessons, refined through their hobbies, skills, way of life, and rich experiences, are recorded. The popularity also stems from the fact that the mature charm and flavor of the old men, appropriate for their age, are expressed in a pop and easy-to-understand manner, making it accessible even for young people and women. The Iwashiro district, located in the eastern part of Nihonmatsu City, where these old men were raised, is a region with significant aging and depopulation, and few young people. It is an area that symbolizes a typical mountainous region in modern Japan. Among the four districts of Nihonmatsu City, the aging rate, which represents the proportion of the population aged 65 and over, is over 45%. This is the highest among all districts, meaning that approximately one in two people is an elderly person aged 65 or over. Conversely, the proportion of the population under 18 years old is the lowest, currently less than 10%. A5 size, full color 34 pages Iwashiro Tourism Association Yes, this is a "save file" for life. What do you think?