66-year-old Yoshinori, a former municipal employee, initially struggled to re-enter the workforce after retirement, but eventually found stability as a gig worker who earns the minimum wage and can take paid leave through online platforms. His career included a stint at a Tokai-area manufacturer expanding into Southeast Asia, then a move to an advertising company with an annual income around 10 million yen, followed by a six-month backpacking trip, and a return to public service as a municipal staff member until retirement at 60. Before retirement, he was offered reemployment in education, caregiving, and welfare, but declined a junior high teaching post and instead joined a local history museum as staff to help reveal the area’s history, shrine festivals, notable figures, and past events, aiming to strengthen community pride and safety. The COVID-19 era limited some plans, but the freedom from climbing the corporate ladder allowed him to generate ideas and push ahead with initiatives like town walks and displays of local cuisine.