Always Alone: The Story of Japan's Hikikomori (Advanced Program)
Spotlight English: Advanced
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The Lost Decades
Hiroki Mura was a Hikiko Mori for ten years. He says many people isolate because of economic reasons. In Japan, much of a person's self-worth is based on their job. Not having a job or not doing well in a job causes a lot of shame. Some people feel so worthless they stop trying at all.
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