Muscle Stiffness

Saitama City, a bedroom community with a population of 1.3 million. At a “massage parlor” in a residential area, customers with tired bodies rush in day and night. The causes of their muscle stiffness vary. An elderly woman overwhelmed by caring for her grandchild. A delivery driver constantly pressured by speed and efficiency. A regular customer who says that simply being touched by someone gives them the energy to move forward. What are the causes of both physical and mental stiffness? Over three days, we listened to the honest murmurs that slipped out from the comfort of the space.