Graphic Novel - Abandon the old in Tokyo

Prior to borrowing 'Abandon the old in Tokyo' from the library, I was completely unfamiliar with comic artist Yoshihiro Tatsumi. the interior description of this collection of stories really got me though. Introduction by author Koji Suzuki (of Ring trilogy fame) spoke in short depth about the importance and strength of nostalgia, and how nostalgia is commonly viewed as only positive. Instead he poses that a darker nostalgia is present here, that remembering details and smells that result in an unfavorable, yet still welcome memory is more powerful (my inference).
Unfortunately, I have no experience living with an elder whom I would consider leaving to die secretly in the city as a way to escape. Other stories equally left me astounded, setting my nostalgia point to NOW as this book I will now compare many newer works against going forward.

Highlights of stories:
- A man abandons his elderly mother so he can live his own life.
- A window washer watches his daughter have a torrid affair in the building he cleans.
- An out of work animator finds inspiriarion drawing pornography on bathroom walls.
- A man in a pit has his fate decided by two women wronged, one physically, one emotionally.

Surprisingly, there was also a tale of a man who is penniless, owes paychecks to employees, and utterly alone. The only happiness he has a spontaneous (and mutual?) moment@of solace with an emotional support dog.. I was NOT SURE What i was seeing, had my suspicions, and was glad that the pages were discussed in the author interview at the end of the book.. yes.. it was as uncomfortably accurate, what I had been subjected/insinuated to.