Abstract
Nishiokoppe-mura is an autonomous village with a population of 1,224 (2005). The village provides many of the modern services and facilities found in larger communities. It is often said that Nishiokoppe "shines even if it is small". The general account budget for the 2007 fiscal year is \1.9BN. Expenses for education are approximately \142M, which is 7.4% of the total budget. One elementary school received a national grant of \21.26M. The working expenses of one elementary school are approximately \9M. The school does not represent a large financial burden for the village. It currently has five students, and each is given the chance to shine. In partnership with a local resident, the school is putting a mountain village overseas education system into effect. Having a school in the community has helped its adult residents learn about self-government.
