A report about Osaka, Japan, which tells the story of an 81-year-old man who is in the middle of a period of time, has caused heated discussions on the Internet. Hahata lives in a place in the city of Osaka called "Kamasaki", which is a very special place, it is located in the center of Osaka, surrounded by high-rise buildings, but it is the "largest slum" in Osaka City. In this slum surrounded by high-rise buildings, there are all kinds of people, most of them are lonely old people, who have no family and no children, and their livelihood security is poor, sometimes even the most basic means of subsistence.
Although living in the slums, Hata has always had a great time, and every day he visits the only green space in the slums, "Triangle Park", where he plays with a flock of pigeons, chats with other residents, and shares his life experiences. Although Hatanaka Jinpei's life is not rich, he has always been optimistic, and he feels that he is very happy to be able to be with so many friends in such a wonderful place.
Through the story of Hatanaka Jinpei, we can see not only the real life of the people in the slums, but also their love for life and their hopes for the future. At the same time, we can also see from the body of Hatanaka Jinpei that in fact, in this modern and prosperous city, there are still many people who need our care and help, and I hope that through such reports, more people can pay attention to these poor groups and make the society full of more warmth and love.
Osaka's economic prosperity coexists with the urban village of Kamasaki
As the second largest city in Japan, Osaka has always played a very important role in the economy and culture, especially in terms of economy, Osaka has a very prosperous development. With the emergence of various modern buildings, the cityscape of Osaka is also undergoing drastic changes, and more and more people are moving closer to the city in search of a better job and life.
In this environment, Osaka's overall economic level is gradually improving, and in some cases it is even catching up with Tokyo. However, in such an economically prosperous city, there are many "corners" that we don't expect, such as places like "Kamasaki".
Kamasaki is located in a place in the center of Osaka, surrounded by high-rise buildings, but it is the "largest slum" in the city of Osaka. Generally speaking, our impression of slums may be stuck in some remote suburban places, and we rarely think that there will be such a existence in such a bustling city.
In fact, Kamasaki is not an isolated existence, and there are many similar places in large cities like Osaka, which are called "urban villages". The so-called "urban villages" are actually places located in the center of the city, but have not been effectively developed for various reasons, these places are usually some old buildings, the surrounding environment is also relatively chaotic, and most of the people living here live in a relatively poor state.
It is precisely because of the existence of these "urban villages" that there are slums such as "Kamasaki", and the reason why "Kamasaki" is "the largest slum in Japan" is largely due to its special geographical location, so that we can see not only the poor but also various marginalized groups here.
The phenomenon of "urban villages" in cities provokes thought
The existence of "urban villages" and slums makes us think about the development and modernization of cities. On the one hand, the modernization of the city has brought us a more convenient and comfortable living experience, and also provided us with more development opportunities, so that we have more choices and possibilities.
However, at the same time, the development of cities is accompanied by various problems, such as the differentiation of social classes and the widening gap between the rich and the poor, and the emergence of the phenomenon of "urban villages" is undoubtedly a microcosm of these problems.
Big cities, whether they are high-rise buildings or bustling shopping streets, are full of all kinds of business opportunities and opportunities, attracting more and more people to come and explore, and these people often have a vision of a better life and want to make a difference in the city.
However, when we focus too much on these "bright" sides, it is easy to lose sight of other "corners" of the city, that is, those places that are "unlit". It is in these "unshining" places that there are "urban villages" and slums, where the inhabitants live in the same city, but there is a huge contrast to our lives, they do not receive the attention and help they deserve, and they cannot chase their dreams like we do.
The development of the city should be a process of participation and sharing by all citizens, and when we see such a phenomenon, we have to think about whether we have really achieved "all citizens" in this process. Is it really "shared together"?
How to look at the inhabitants of "urban villages" and slums
In real life, it is difficult to completely change the status quo of "urban villages" and slums, but there are ways we can better care for and help the residents of these places, so that they can have a real sense of gain and happiness in the development of the city.
First of all, we need to have a correct understanding of the residents of these "urban villages" and slums, and we should not simply "sympathize" and "pity" for them, but respect their personality and dignity, and give them more understanding and care.
Everyone living in "urban villages" and slums has their own rich life stories, and they also want to be recognized and respected by society, so when the media reports on it, we must pay attention to ways and means to avoid excessive exposure and harm, and give them a relatively quiet and peaceful living space.
Secondly, we can bring some help and warmth to the residents of these places through some practical actions, such as organizing some cultural activities and free clinic activities to provide some care and help for their spiritual and cultural life and physical health.
At the same time, we can also help them solve difficulties and problems in real life through some long-term support measures, so that they can have more sense of gain and re-establish confidence and hope in life.
Through such reports, I believe that everyone has a deeper understanding of topics such as "urban villages" and slums, and also has more attention and love for the residents of these places. In the future life, I hope that we can truly achieve "all citizens" and "share together" in the development process of the city, so that the society is full of more warmth and care, so that everyone can find their own belonging and happiness in the city.