Hikikomori

April 13, 2023

Hikikomori is a widespread issue in Japan, with an estimated 1.5 million working-age people living in isolation.
The term hikikomori was coined in Japan in the 1990s to describe young adults who had withdrawn from society and remained isolated in their homes for extended durations.
Hikikomori is not a clinical diagnosis but rather a social issue that affects individuals who choose to isolate themselves from society due to various reasons, including social anxiety, depression, academic pressure, and bullying.