“Hikikomori in Asia” was highlighted on CNN’s website. [A shrinking life: Why some Asian youth withdraw from the world (CNN)]
2024.05.30
On May 25, 2024, CNN posted an article online titled “Asia Hikikomori special feature” with the following title.
A shrinking life: Why some Asian youth withdraw from the world
By Jessie Yeung, Sophie Jeong, Carlotta Dotto, Woojin Lee, Kenneth Uzquiano and Saki Toi (Published May 25, 2024)
Toyoaki Yamakawa, who founded Niente, a support group for hikikomori persons in Fukuoka City, is highlighted significantly in this article.
The following is a closing comment from an interview with Dr. Kato, the head of our lab.
Kato, the Japanese expert, says in time, self-isolating for weeks or months may not seem so unusual. “In the future, let’s say in 2050, after lots of events like pandemics and wars, it may become normal not to go outside,” he said.
“I think that being a hikikomori will become a way of life in the future.”
You can read the article at the following link.
https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2024/05/world/hikikomori-asia-personal-stories-wellness/
