| Ep | Working Title | Civic System | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waste sorting / gomi protocols | 🟡 Concept | The entry point // most visible, most confusing for newcomers | |
| 2 | Neighborhood association (chōnaikai) duties | 🟡 Concept | Rotating responsibilities, unwritten rules | |
| 3 | Unmanned shops / trust-based commerce. Collective cat stewardship | 🟡 Concept | Mujin hanbai: honor system vegetable stands | |
| 4 | Shared road and path maintenance // or hometown tax | 🟡 Concept | Community labor days, seasonal obligations | |
| 5 | Disaster preparedness / mutual aid | 🟡 Concept | Bōsai; how small towns self-organize for emergencies | |
| 6 | Seasonal rituals and festivals (lantern event / Halloween volunteer event) | 🟡 Concept | Matsuris are one of the biggest opportunities for civic glue | |
| 7 | Aging in place / elder care infrastructure — maybe yogurt delivery?? | 🟡 Concept | Mimamori, check-in systems | |
| 8 | Newcomers staying / leaving — Akiya Collective members | 🟡 Concept | Synthesis// what it means to belong and be a good neighborhood regardless of nationality |
🔲 = Not started · 🟡 = Concept · 🟢 = Scripted · 🔵 = Filmed · ✅ = Edited