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Japan's aging hikikomori recluses face uncertain future as carers age

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In Japan, a significant portion of the hikikomori population, individuals who withdraw from society, are now middle-aged or older, with the average hikikomori being nearly 37 years old. This demographic shift presents a growing challenge as their elderly parents, who often serve as their primary caregivers, are also aging. A recent survey indicated that over 43% of hikikomori are over 40, and their caregivers, predominantly parents, are averaging over 66 years old. AI

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Japan's aging hikikomori recluses face uncertain future as carers age

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP’s Asia desk ·

    Japan’s hikikomori recluses are growing old. So are their carers

    Japan has long grappled with what to do about hikikomori – the social hermits who seal themselves off from the world, sometimes for years, retreating from all human contact. In the past, these recluses were thought of as a youth problem: troubled teenagers, rudderless young men. …

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