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Personal accounts reveal the harsh realities faced by residents. One individual shared his plans to leave Shaman with his wife, citing overwhelming financial pressures, including an 8,000 yen monthly mortgage. The local economy has squeezed household budgets so tightly that even basic expenses challenge the average resident, leaving many struggling to make ends meet. Real estate blogger Mr. Tan conveys that around 80% of households are living paycheck to paycheck with no safety net to rely on.