Japan's Suicide Rates Climb 16% Amid Second Wave of Pandemic

[@i5879]

"The school counsellor told me it was my fault that I got bullied" What the actual fuck.

[@satanichiamcdowell6298]

Well that was stupid

[@moneypac6126]

yes it was BUT being bullied myself sometimes there are things that you can change like your body posture, looking people in the eyes. but yes you are right its wrong

[@irrationalmoon]

It happens everywhere. It's easier to blame the victim than it is to confront the bully. Unfortunately, if someone decides to bully you, there's nothing you can do, no changes you can make to keep them from going after you because *they* are the bully and they control their behavior. You cannot ethically control another's behavior. So many people in authority positions get it wrong, and often it feels like laziness. And the rumor that fighting the bully will stop it is just...it's just putting the responsibility on the victim. Fighting the bully just means they'll bring more people next time, and perhaps the victim will be in trouble for standing up for themselves. In a situation with children, only adult intervention can truly put a stop to it, but that takes a lot of effort, so most teachers, administrators, etc don't bother.

[@razraz4372]

Well for a counsellor to say that I think must of been a bully in his r her day just look at the bully and say if this makes you happy here I am I don't hate you for what you have done to me I pity you for the issues you have in your own life 😉 whatcha the bully's reaction then walk away

[@williammunny9916]

*_John 3.16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. 18 “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. 21 But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.”_* _Jesus Christ loves you. Repent and be saved. Only Jesus Christ saves. God bless you, and the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family...._

[@Ziggy9000]

Bullying is a terrible thing. It turned me from an outgoing kid to a reserved recluse. It took a lot of effort to heal from it.

[@zookgaming4547]

May the almighty keep you safe...

[@Elcherino123]

Need to move or go a different better place, or even a different workplaces. Some places run a loose ship and its like lord of the flies. But there are also places that run a tight ship and they care about the people around them. Keep on moving till one finds right for you

[@claudeyaz]

Yeh the group bullying thing in Asia is so weird. In the usa the bullies have been seen as idiots...while it is cool to be the bully in Asia. It is rly bad because the leaders of the bully groups are the "rich kids/powerful kids", and the followers parents literally bow down to the bullies parents... it is so werid from a western view

[@claudeyaz]

@Richard Casterly but that isnt possible in Asia. If you fight back and defend yourself from the rich/powerful bullies...then they ruin your life AND YOUR PARENTS lives... I've heard of cases of parents losing jobs. Of their older sisters getting assaulted...and the cops side with the rich bullies...idk how it is in Japan.. but China is pure Bowing down to the rich bullies..and Korea is slightly similar. It honestly seems like hell on earth. In the usa rich people have to maintain a reputation or people will hate them. While in China they are similar to the "nobles" during the dynasty era...while regular people and workers like waitresses are seen like slaves. "That waitress should feel honored that my rich and powerful self wanted to sleep with her." That kind of mindset is super prominent

[@davidbell3852]

I know your pain. I was bullied relentlessly at school for my sexuality, I went from being a funny person to being so quiet. It took me over 7 years to be able to trust people again

[@Vispex]

"he wants to be filmed so there's proof of his existence." This hits too close to home.

[@crownedclown49]

It's a feeling every human being goes through .....

[@criticalyeet1916]

O that's me that hits hard so fast

[@MistyMjolnir]

Yeah. I'm worried my life will simply vanish once I'm dead.

[@Alucard45000]

@@MistyMjolnir I know my life will, once I die.. I will never be able to have a family and kids so my family line dies with me.. I'm 30 years old with no job and no future..

[@theyellowbrad8168]

@@Alucard45000 no one is going to help you. Only you can help yourself.

[@starduck8014]

That mum coming to terms with her own ego and doing that radio show is just so incredible...I really love this doco

[@SoloEcho]

Avoiding moms, ✔

[@main_tak_becus6689]

He is an adult, he is responsible for his own wellbeing. People like this usually doesn't have a vision onward. I'm going through the same symptoms such as withdrawal from society and social life. The worst enemy is my own mind. I'm glued to my screen all day, watching videos and playing games. I know if I keep doing this I would end up in the street and begging. Bless my parents and sisters 😭

[@mohamada2177]

@@main_tak_becus6689 you are a legend for admitting this just now! now push through! make the changes! cold showers! work out! get priorities! Gain back your self respect by doing respectable things for YOURSELF. i was a victim but have been doing great all praise to Allah. But work on yourself and keep going!

[@main_tak_becus6689]

@@mohamada2177 thank you for your kind words! I have always been mellow and shy since I was a kid. I had many friends in schools and university before I dropped out. I have a skin disease, I found it out when I was in second grade of elementary school but when I told my parents they didn't believe me. It was and still untreated and I have been coping with it until now. I missed a lot of school activities like swimming, hiking, camping, or other social events. The disease really puts me down. I want to have a steady income and get married but I know no one wants me because of my disease. I can't go hajj even if I want to with my skin condition like this (not leper, I haven't gone to doctor to get examined). I'm really sad.

[@terencedonovan5254]

- she's awesome

[@conniekabasharira7084]

For the gentleman who lost his dog, wanted to be filmed so that someone out here knows that he existed, just know that I know you exist(ed), you matter and I care. May you find what your heart is searching for

[@MichelMawon4982]

I echo your sentiments, that was so deeply sad to me.

[@DamnitMan88]

You probably forgotten about him after an hour. LOL!! Common man let's be real here, no one gives a shit about him.

[@conniekabasharira7084]

@@DamnitMan88 I haven't. You sound like a very bitter and sad individual, carry on

[@cliffkonkle3467]

@@DamnitMan88 I care

[@DamnitMan88]

​@@conniekabasharira7084 Yeah, I'm a sad individual. That's why I can empathizes with him, like you right? 😂 The funniest part was that the narrator stated his location, name, his mom's name and his dog's name and all you remember was "gentleman who lost his dog". Yeah, that's how much shit was given. LOL!!! 😂 😂

[@j.sony.]

Bless the man who runs that alternative school for kids...he is doing an amazing service

[@harvestmoon_autumnsky]

Absolutely. Those kids looked so happy. They need to have one of those for every school district.

[@komocakeps527]

and then the toxic mainstream schooling will insert themselves to these spaces and turn them to the same toxic school that the mainstream schooling once before.

[@UToobUsername01]

It's probably secretly the front for a Fight Club like in the movie of the same name.

[@annak29]

I am so heartbroken for Japanese people!!!

[@infinitecanadian]

Or the employer; you don't find that many employers motivated by much more than greed (glad that my employer also cares).

[@chrism8180]

"It's a sense or feeling that you shouldn't be here, and even if you are, you can't be yourself. Its the feeling that I'm not living the life I'm supposed to lead. You feel like you're being forced to play a role" Damn does that resonate with me

[@INTEGRITY273]

And with me, living in different countries on different continents I’d say this is more common that we know.

[@eddystar9816]

It's how I felt about my life as long as I can remember.

[@esotericmelody9718]

Same bruh, I feel schools only teaches us to be slaves

[@boysteacher3818]

​@@esotericmelody9718 Welcome to capitalism and "democracy" (when its really just plutocracy).

[@GamerbyDesign]

Absolutely 100

[@Kain1805]

All I see are broken souls who are peaceful and wish no harm to anybody, yet society treats them like trash because they didn't "achieve" anything. This legitimately made me cry, some fates are just unfair

[@roshnik5137]

The only solution to this is to ignore society's negativity, focus on loving yourself, getting therapy and counseling for yourself, being positive and kind to yourself , enjoying your hobbies and maintaining your job.

[@grungepants]

Society is a vampire.

[@Juggs009]

@@roshnik5137 it's difficult to get access to those things in Japan. They have a lot of cultural rules, too much emotional expression is frowned upon, especially things like frustration and depression are not something you are taught to reach out to other people about. There is actually a very low amount of counselors in Japan because of this, and most will just die without bothering anyone.

[@nebunezz_r]

The solution to this is to remove ancient belief from society. Confucianism is toxic exactly because it doesn't fit the trend and expected future of the ever-evolving society.

[@SpaceMan101South]

"Dogs don't betray, unlike humans." is probably the most brutally honest sentences I already knew was true.

[@Julia-lk8jn]

I don't know. I like animals very much, but they shouldn't replace humans, and comparing them easily ends up being an over-simplification. A goldfish or a potted plant won't betray me, either. Humans are, for better or for worse, more unpredictable than animals. We can be a lot worse than animals, but we can be a lot better, too: two sides of a coin.

[@colinsmith5879]

Nah. My mom's dog would abandon her for anyone with a snack to give him lmao

[@Todesstrahlen_der_Weltenwende]

As Schopenhauer said: "Since I knew the humans, I love the animals."

[@ms.chuisin7727]

@@Julia-lk8jn Your comment shows. You have not been betrayed yet.

[@melyssalayrensia]

Yeah, my dog will betray me over a snack. He prefers my mom over me, so a dog can betray us humans lol. Still love him though

[@Junngwoo]

It takes courage for a parent to admit they’ve abused their kids. Props to that woman.

[@The_Jazziest_Coffee]

absolute fax. honestly the world needs to change, especially with the egotistic parenting of pride and harsh strictness. i don't think it's bad per se to be strict with kids. especially since we can become morons and do stuff that is dangerous and reckless. but to constantly downplay your kids and comparing them whilst trying to maintain your ego, idk that's something i can't get my mind around since i'm in a class full of asians, most of my classmates usually joke about their parents always expecting the highest of grades, it's just ridiculous but yeah, that mum is amazing

[@timsharpe6652]

She's very likable 😊

[@sassythesasquatch6122]

@@timsharpe6652 she seems lovely.

[@shaundouglas2057]

Many, many parents do not ask their children "are you happy", instead what i all to often hear is "i only want whats best for my child" when all that usually means is "i only want whats best for myself."

[@BillClinton228]

This documentary says more about how terrible society is than about social withdrawal. Being a inconsiderate a$$hole has become the norm, people no longer care about others.

[@Neerus2007]

I want these people to know it’s not just them. It’s tragically global.

[@FreyaEinde]

Late capitalism strangles for sure

[@Marcus-sk2xf]

@@FreyaEinde It’s not late capitalism... I would definitely enjoy life if Democrats didn’t tax EVERYTHING I do 😂😂

[@Marcus-sk2xf]

@Jonny B The example you gave was when our Government was restricted by the amount of Gold and Silver in the Treasury. Now they print paper “money” out the ass. It’s lazy to compare then and now. We are living in the now, where I am taxed multiple thousands of dollars each year right out of college. There is no excuse.

[@mischellyann]

@@FreyaEinde What on earth does capitalism have to do with this? That makes no sense whatsoever.

[@rafopderand8524]

It's a bit of everything, it's the spirit of modernity: godlessness, the love of money, rampant corruption on all levels of society (especially the upper layer), cynicism instead of idealism, hyperindividualism, silencing/oppressing dissidents, medicating outsiders instead of seeing them as the canaries in the coalmine, feminism making the rich richer but the common people poorer while cutting them off from their children (families can't survive on one salary anymore - at the same time women demand more of a potential partner than ever before in history... being average isn't good enough for men anymore), the lack of jobs and having zero chance of ever becoming a home owner or a parent - the political focus on things like 58 genders, making people ever crazier, while ignoring actual socio-economic issues - the destruction of community/culture/tradition through mass migration, consumerism & popculture (which can only appeal to rootless, migrating people but is really disgusting, hollow and forgettable - think Marvel movies or samey rap videos on MTV, and yet that crap replaces actual art and culture) and the alienation and anxiety which comes with each and every of these developments... what's the purpose of living these meaningless lives we lead as worker ants without ties to other people? There's none. And now with the Coronavirus lockdown, the international elite is inching closer towards its goal of establishing only two classes: a class which owns everything, the self-appointed rulers of the planet, and an underclass which owns nothing. They find excuses to force that setup upon us too. In the West live in the most evil system of all times: the liberal (world) order. Earth is an open air prison these days, it's up to us to overthrow our parasitical ruling elites and return to normalcy and old school values. Perhaps there will one day come a time when all these vile elites which have governed us for a long time now will be gone - as well as the invisible rulers, the real bosses of the world order, like bankers - but it's up to us to do it, no matter how, no matter the cost. May God be with us in this holy war.

[@patrickH206]

Sometimes when the society is crazy, they can make you think that you are crazy.

[@FirsToStrike]

I like this quote from J Krishnamurti: "It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society."

[@orion615]

always has been

[@grungepants]

@@FirsToStrike This is quietly blowing my mind.

[@FeverFo]

Reminds me of my senior year in high school. I had no friends and didnt talk to anyone at all. All I had was my own voice in my head. I felt like I was losing my mind.

[@frootsnackism]

@@FeverFo If you've had friends in the past and then suddenly it disappears, I can see this being possible. Maybe I just got used to it over the years. I'm 21 now. Anyways, I hope it gets better. Covid helps nobody, but there's no direction other than up from here, so that's good

[@Ligerpride]

Modern society has entirely let down some generations. The cost of living in the developed world is ridiculous.

[@UToobUsername01]

It's the illuminati. They brainwashed people into working hard and then as the central banks print new money into existence this devalues the old money and the businesses (in order to profit) are forced to raise the cost in goods and services which then means workers must ask bosses for a raise just to keep thier head above water. But sometimes bosses do not give the raise so the wife and kids must make do with a lower standard of living. Unfortunately women do not handle that well so they prefer to seek out welfare instead and this causes the nation to go further into debt and hope future generations will foot the bill. Unfortunately since nobody is breeding and having kids (thanks feminist who kill babies in abortion clinics) you introduce the problem of aging population and no new young people to replace them. Who is going to pay the bill??????? So we tinfoilers are right to criticise the keynesian economic system. Until you get a Ron Paul type leader into power (which allows for a sound money system) you will NOT see an improvement in the situation. Japan is said to be "the canary in the coal mine" to us in the MGTOW community. As a GenX kid I can see the problem of boomer generation but they were lied to as well and so it's important to look for innovators like Robert Kiyosaki and others for guidance for young people today who do not want to work the 9-5 grind but are willing to work SMARTER not harder. IE by looking for ways to make money work for YOU. The smartest guys know the system is F'ed up but it's hard to get the average joe to listen because they are like brainwashed lemmings similar to feminist collectivists who believe we OWE them jobs rather than them having to earn it through merit.

[@poppymoon4122]

Japanese society seems too judgemental, unforgiving, restrictive and dark sometimes...We have let a lot of gentle, eccentric beautiful souls down.I am very sad about it.

[@markc1234golf]

now you 'll get your "mercy" killing ;) it'll soon be over don't worry just take their shot it'll be al right then

[@Seekingtruth-mx3ur]

Might as well just live in the woods.

[@Seekingtruth-mx3ur]

@Eduard Caupa that's exactly how I feel. Sometimes I've even thought of escaping the grid and just living off the land.

[@kirakira1212]

The dude who hires hikimomori is commendable. Especially in a country where they are usually shunned and stigmatised

[@firelord1202]

It is hikikomori

[@blackopspilled]

@@firelord1202 u should kno

[@ERICROJO156]

He is a hero

[@RobGradyVO]

yeah thats a rare rare find in japan. If you are seen as a pariah like a Hikki or an Otaku, you're basically fucked on a societal level in the country. The only artists and creatives and shit that are accepted are the succesful ones (thats not far off from other countries but still its super harsh). A person going out of their way to help others who are struggling like that is rare there. Im happy to see that theres hope tho.

[@kittycat4746]

Anyone else noticed the condescending way the reporter looks at the Japanese man? Does the reporter think he is better than Japanese?

[@AmethystSnow]

I used to think these people didn't want to be a part of the rest of the world, but the reality seems to be that society itself discarded them first.

[@ajl2232]

So true. Society shuns you.

[@jgreen7070]

It is so difficult to live in Japan as people expect you to do the same with others and family care how other people think. Very conservative and strict country 😵😒

[@theresag1969]

Because society is basicly mean. Actually withdrawal can be healthy to maintain on sense of decency and humanity.

[@user-tt6be2zx3h]

takes two to tango.. or not;)

[@boomerhgt]

AJ L Nonsense

[@danieade1559]

the one guy wanted to murder his brother because his brother isn't social? well he's very talented at making stuffed animals, he should sell them online.

[@mskinetik]

Yeah, I thought the same thing about his knitted stuffed animals. He could do very well on a site like Etsy. He's very good at that.

[@DamnitMan88]

Usually what happens when you have a black sheep in the family.

[@balkanblackpillvideosandmo8456]

@damman Kure raian The blacksheep of The kure family

[@oOBubbleStreamOo]

I thought the same

[@V1VAMORE3]

I think he has became his mom. Growing up in a abusive household, you either grow up to be the victim or the abuser. It can be an endless cycle unless someone finally seeks treatment to end it.

[@binloveds]

Only let families adopt dogs? It’s stupid, freedom killing “rules” like that, that kill society.

[@lordrevan571]

It makes sense, if you think about it from the perspective of the dog handlers. An isolated man is going to get a dog and do what with it? There's no telling, no telling if he'll take care of it or torture it. Safer to just say no as terrible as that is.

[@codyw1]

@@lordrevan571 lol What? Where do you even get the latter from? What BS.

[@lordrevan571]

@@codyw1 Because an isolated person isn't going to interact with society, they're going to stay inside with the companion or otherwise only be around said, companion. From a human perspective, and from the perspective of someone selling you an animal. Do you want it to go to a loving family of 2 kids a wife and husband, or the loner weirdo who just came out of his hut for a pet? Mind you, I'm on the isolated person's side, I'm only advocating for the other side because people love to virtue signal.

[@lordrevan571]

@@JakaTurk Other post brings this up, but if you're incapable of actually processing all this let me break it down for you bud. A family is far more healthy for a dog than a singular owner living in a singular room in a tiny home. While I don't agree with this, I agree that giving animals and pets to these people could potentially be a problem. Instead of giving them a crutch, give them mental help.

[@FM-dm8xj]

@@codyw1 theirs truth in what he says, if the man is a hikimori, he most likely wont take the dog out, more likely to do something stupid its cruel, but better be safe than sorry, i just hope he makes it out as a hikimori and then gets the dog.

[@DerKaiser71]

When he said: "Dogs don´t betray unlike humans" I felt that

[@lieutenantpepper2734]

Except the ones that bite delivery guys

[@deirdremorris9234]

Ugh. Every single person has the capability of betraying or being a jerk. Do socially w drawn have Pride issues...thinking they are better than others?

[@astridtheearthling]

@@deirdremorris9234 it’s not pride to get away from jerks and judgmental people. Not everyone is an extrovert.

[@deirdremorris9234]

@@astridtheearthling Thats partly true. There are 'some' people that should be avoided or excluded from ones life. Its a good question though: are some shut ins just prideful about themselves? As if they have no faults? Only 'other' people are disturbing.

[@jlindsay]

MTV | Politics | Pied Piper | Battle for hearts & minds kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2iUeqmIop6In9k ?lkj

[@nhannguyentrong1334]

When an 11 year old knows more about what's wrong with the Japanese society than the adults

[@Ozy3500]

I've said it for a long time, children are naïve yes but they are not as dumb as most people think.

[@firaauliaaa]

Probably because adults have become immune and got used to what they feel wrong about the society..

[@subscriptions007]

@@firaauliaaa They are forced to accept this perverse environment or would be expelled as outcasts from society l.

[@firaauliaaa]

@@subscriptions007 Definitely. I can't agree more with ur opinion.

[@jzesu9889]

I think Adults know but they've been accustomed to it or isn't really doing anything about it since as people said you will be considered an outcast which if you can't do anything about it it's better to just stick in with the flawed standards of society in order to live normally.

[@koba2160]

hikkomori's actually have really special skills usually, you dont spend 10+ years in isolation and not learn how to do anything to pass time. Some are good artists, some developers, etc, etc.

[@odw1n307]

Kinda true. I am reading alot of crap and I get money through crypto stuff i do.

[@Bl1ndm4n94]

Most just play games though..

[@koba2160]

@@Bl1ndm4n94 you can only play so much

[@JacobHG1234]

@@koba2160 you would think so... but no. And especially because most of there friends are online who play with them. Not hard for someone to go from 18-30 doing that so long as the social part was there.

[@laodemuhammadm2781]

I got 16 million views with my writing content on Quora. I consistent reading about 2 year. I started writing on October and hit million views just less than 3 month.

[@animagi6844]

"I want to be filmed so there's proof I exist" that's some end of evangelion shit right there

[@renrezcrypto6155]

The most important thing is not to know that you exist, but to do intelligent and wise works that can improve the life of everything

[@moviesfajardo136]

Umedeto, Shinji

[@NACAFarm]

that sounds like suicidal thoughts. I hope he is still okay

[@williammunny9916]

*_John 3.16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. 18 “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. 21 But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.”_* _Jesus Christ loves you. Repent and be saved. Only Jesus Christ saves. God bless you, and the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family...._

[@ericsmith7041]

@@williammunny9916 You do know god doesn't exist right? Never had, never will. Just know the book you're quoting from contradicts itself, is scientifically inaccurate and written by superstitious people who abused the power it gave them and were ignorant of how the universe actually works. You're just speaking faith based ignorance brother. Bible is out dated and irrelevant to modern society. The bible doesn't solve problems it creates them. You're not solving any problems you're just creating them with this bs.

[@convolution223]

KZbin auto-play recommendation: "Hey, I see you're having dinner. Want the weight of depression for dessert?"

[@ridoanahmed4770]

Lol

[@miat696]

😂

[@Smoove_J]

I thought I was dead inside, until I saw that second guy staring into his computer. That man has no soul left.

[@lovemusicnatureartsfoods...]

😆😆😆...

[@anndiary2512]

It show up during my lunch tbh..

[@miaredding1554]

He wants to be filmed" so there is proof of his existence." Wishing this sensitive and empathetic gentleman peace and healing. I hope he acquired a dog sitter position. God bless.

[@husaindaud5569]

Religion helps

[@zerowolf9491]

@@husaindaud5569 religion sucks. Hes not going to earn anything by going to a church/mosque. He needs deep connection with people not a church or religion.

[@clairvaux8459]

I'm agnostic but y'all being rude for no reason. Religion does help some people. Just because it doesn't work for you, it doesn't mean it won't work for others. Just because you can't relate, it doesn't give an excuse to not be empathetic.

[@user-s0m30n3]

@@zerowolf9491 bro don’t listen to these people you’re 100% right. Undermining ppls personal problems by saying “tHey nEed jeSus” prevents them from getting the proper help they need

[@clairvaux8459]

@@user-s0m30n3 I'm actually confused now. No one on this comment chain said anything about anyone needing Jesus??

[@NaciDilekli]

"I feel bad for my mum, but I worry more about the arrangements". This is truly sad.

[@lamalien2276]

He's lost a piece of his humanity.

[@chloesachikonye3802]

@@lamalien2276 I think it’s simply because no one showed him humanity when he needed it

[@TheRealJaded]

@@lamalien2276 you're lost

[@legendhasit9172]

He gave in that life is hopeless and nobody can support him, Japan is notable for the most fantastic things in there only to meet the youth suffer truly humanity's lost

[@obamabinladen6679]

@@chloesachikonye3802 i can relate to him.

[@KasaChaineSecrete]

I feel so bad for the guy who wanted to take care of his neighbours dogs but didn't get any response :'( :'(

[@bepisplsno.1]

i had to cri :((((

[@bepisplsno.1]

@red blight SOMEONE BUY THAT GUY A PUPPY ASAP!!! 😭

[@ThomasCorfield]

If he had a dog, it would be a family.

[@xyzpictures9008]

It's pathetic ,actually I'm also kinda like hikimomori ,but we'll seeing these people I want to change but I feel lazy to even step outside lol

[@TheGDEventI]

I would love to let him take care of my dog from time to time if I lived there and owned one

[@jamesgand828]

To quote Keanu Reeves, "You don't struggle with depression, you struggle with the reality we live in". Our societies have made our lives so god damn miserable where we feel useless if we aren't qualified for jobs. Our society has also made sure we look down on those who struggle with these situations which further causes people with these situations to suffer. Eventually develop conditions that feel like poison, slowly killing them.

[@jimjam6598]

WHOLESOME REDDIT CHUNGUS KEANU REEVES 100 WHOLESOME 100 BIG CHUNGUS 100 REDDIT 100 KEANU REEVES REDDIT CHUNGUS

[@GouAndSotsuWereMistakes]

Society this, society that. Blame everything on society.

[@prismaticpaul]

@@GouAndSotsuWereMistakes Hmm. Some people would say "don't blame society, don't blame the world, only blame yourself", some would say the opposite, but honestly if you ask me it's a mix of both. No matter how hard you try, nothing is guaranteed in life, after all.

[@GouAndSotsuWereMistakes]

@@prismaticpaul I probably should've been clear in my previous comment, but I actually don't like the blaming society mentality op is stating. But I do get what you are saying.

[@Lilliz91]

Some of it we have created for ourselves by being stupid. By listening what people tell you like you have to go to college, when majority people just end up in debt and can’t get a job in their field anyway. It’s the age old: will you jump off a cliff if someone tells you to or will you think independently yourself?

[@NightcorEDM]

Imagine getting harassed for living a withdrawn life

[@persimmonss]

i don't need to

[@NightcorEDM]

@@persimmonss you don't need to do what?

[@blokeabouttown2490]

@@NightcorEDM He doesn't need to imagine it most likely.

[@persimmonss]

@@NightcorEDM bloke is right i don't need to imagine it

[@al-san]

@@rocklord16 abusive, toxic family members

[@arkcantoscreampsnpc7274]

Masato’s mother is impressive... to be able to self reflect on your actions and then funnel your regret into something positive, truly a rare skill these days

[@fuzzymandrake]

A rare skill in any time, for sure. Introspection is always uncomfortable and acting on it feels alien.

[@Michael-mh2tw]

This is not a Japanese problem, specifically.

[@nathanlevesque7812]

I think you mean exclusively

[@M3ta1]

True.

[@moomoo5198]

More and more will be hikikomori during this Covid19

[@workingclassilliuminaty]

it s more like western problem

[@Elcherino123]

@@workingclassilliuminaty I can kind of see that as well, hyper capitalism. In America esp seems too many focus on profits over people

[@lillyie]

this problem isn't just exclusive to japan, there are many hikikikomoris all over the world as well

[@valleyeverest616]

seems there are many normal japanese think that hikikomori only exist in their country, is this some kind of "jigyaku" habit?

[@hilee7390]

You need to realize the facts your country people communication method makes tired individual feelings.

[@hilee7390]

@ESparda A.K.A.悪魔の死神 Baby boomer-generations not allow freedom of individual opinion or any debate. They only give emotional stress to the young generation in a group or company and demand over emotional labor, regardless of your mood.

[@Meeminator]

Right, even before coronavirus this has been happening everywhere. The man in the video has been like this for decades. I believe it's a result of the advent of the internet (not that I hate the internet).

[@jaszynek7640]

Yes it`s true - but in Japan the problem is much more severe. I think it may be related to Japanese "face culture". In Japan your position in society is determined strictly by your accomplishments, if you do not live to expectations then you are losing face and people look down on you(and your family). So young(or not so young) people are choosing to withdraw from society that is disrespecting them and their families are accepting it - because they can pretend that problem does not exist. In western culture we are more individualistic and focused on living a comfortable life, prestige is of course important but it`s not crucial, for European most important thing is feeling good about yourself, not what other people think(Asian people pretty often consider European self-confidence unjustified and silly).

[@diegor5805]

Reporter: How does your KZbin program help children struggling at school? Kid: I'm telling them they don't have to go to school if it makes them want to die. Parents and government: *Speechless*

[@fritzkuhne2055]

its insane, this kid is like 10 and tackles such mature themes

[@Kittybarcode]

Lol

[@kittycat4746]

Anyone else noticed the condescending way the reporter looks at the Japanese man? Does the reporter think he is better than Japanese?

[@fritzkuhne2055]

@@kittycat4746 i have not noticed such a thing. can you post timestamp

[@kittycat4746]

@@fritzkuhne2055 It was with the first guy

[@oddipyloris5329]

I would be depressed too, if I lived in a tiny box in a big building, feeling only valued for what I could provide and not who I am

[@neo-filthyfrank1347]

You must have a pretty weak will

[@HandsomeJigglypuff]

@@neo-filthyfrank1347 there's a reason why your channel sucks

[@pkmntrainergg77]

@@neo-filthyfrank1347 you are toxic, why you even here. Clearly they need understanding not salt into their wounds.

[@neo-filthyfrank1347]

@@pkmntrainergg77 OP is not one of those people, he's a person who wishes they were miserable so they could get affection from pity like the loser that he is

[@neo-filthyfrank1347]

@@HandsomeJigglypuff wahhh like... unethical bro wtf....???

[@MarzannaMorana]

The first guy interviewed broke my heart. Nobody should be bullied or feel left out...shunned from his own society. No wonder he isolates. It's better than getting hurt again.

[@ww-pw6di]

Lots of people isolate for lots of reasons. Not just bullying. Bullied kids end up okay too and sometimes even thrive due to it, just the same way as some kids end up isolating due to what they did, such as bullying. There's a lot of different kinds of people and at the end of the day most of us will be forgotten long before we die.

[@lovemusicnatureartsfoods...]

I experienced of bullying many times it's affect in my life coz I have trust issue but little by little I help myself to healed from it by my own way and now little by little my trust to other it came back again but not completely 💯% it was just 65% but it's okey than before that I don't even trust even in my family and relatives...

[@g5bucayaninicole804]

But it is better to try again while doing ways that'll make you happy without hurting anybody.

[@addisonfoxfire9174]

I know I felt terrible for him 😞😓how could people be so cruel 💔. I wish I could give him a hug

[@slickrick2420]

@Perpetual Unknown For many kids, fighting back will worsen the bullying tenfold. How do you expect one kid to fight against a much stronger, skilled and older fighter alongside his group of friends? Life isn't a superhero film. There have been cases where if the bullied kid fights back, they end up killed.

[@Kittybarcode]

These are normal people, the society is the sick one. Materialistic world and greed don’t resonate with everyone anymore

[@Danne313]

Sadly true

[@esotericmelody9718]

Humanity is a mistake

[@sko1beer]

that scary to think them are the sane ones and we are the crazy people

[@tofuububu]

Umm no. Society are the people themselves. Everyone is the perpetrator and it is stupid to blame it on others. We have the option to leave our current situation and go out into the mountains yet we don't really do what we say. Because in the end, we are not really that strong, we're still dependent and bounded by social norms. That's why we must focus on our individuality and our spiritual growth first, to carry on.

[@heekyungkim8147]

yes, people are normal. society has become sick and mad.

[@Jane306]

u know it's a serious problem when they have a "word" for it.

[@rararasputin8608]

Like Karoshi (death by overwork).

[@coolcool9634]

You mean like NEET? Oh wait sorry that's English.

[@themetadaemon]

It's just the Japanese version of "hermit" or "shut-in". Every culture has them.

[@Hメ狼]

There should be a different word for a mere shut in or hermit? Tought Hikikomori have more like negative meaning and it's a mockery to be called that...

[@sb-jw7hd]

@@themetadaemon hermit sounds cooler though, hikimori is nerdy

[@FM_ris]

Masato's mum is extraordinary. She's breaking the system

[@johnathanvarga8883]

I wish our parents could do it. Maybe it's a lack of mental flexibility. Intelligence.

[@mattthompson3714]

She's a real one alright

[@jorgorge8626]

He is quite handsome....lol...🙊🙈

[@strawberri5122]

A mother who admits her wrong doings and does her best to help her child and also help others learn from her mistakes. It really is a very admirable thing especially when most are only concerned with how things look to others and put up airs of their family being perfect.

[@Protato666]

Yes , she is admirable.Parents rarely admit mistake /personal failure

[@doctorz3518]

This is Japans culture. I love it and admire those Mothers. They are like my mom, back then we are not allowed to argue with older people (when we are young), but now my mom always listen to me and try to understand me. I hope your moms are also like my mom.

[@MsDidi38]

I hope he appreciates how much she does for him. It seems like some of the other men don't. They seem very immature in many ways.

[@risatanaka4444]

I was born deaf in Japan, all thanks to my parents strong will to give me a better life/opportunity by learning how to speak/hear or listen and led a normal life meaning attending all hearing schools, not deaf school. I learned later from my parents that the deaf school in Japan treat deaf students like robots that's why they don't want me go there. Anyways I was bullied, treated differently by classmates and an male elementary teacher who hit me on my head just because I refused to take the test. Why? I just got back into class after three weeks absence due to dog bite on my head that required 28 stitches...my classmates did not hand me any school homework for me to catch up that's why I missed out. Fortunately my parents decided enough is enough and immigrated to NZ when I was eight. However bullying doesn't end there either, because I'm deaf, able to speak two languages and able to live normal life/society without any assistance. I learn to realise that others are jealous of me that's why they bullied me. The more they bullied me I've become more stronger and resilient. Japan is not alone, every countries have same problem.

[@ellemababa4023]

Wow what a great story you have, it's good to know that people can overcome hardships like the ones you challenged with and still make a decent life for themselves. Thank you for sharing.

[@MustacheDLuffy]

I’m sorry for you, those bullies are mean and disgusting for acting this way on you

[@pelagunadarendah9078]

@risa tanaka stand along together! maybe u can shape ur special skill, maybe? based on my experience, if u shape ur skill and keep ur "deaf" to others who wooing you, you'll find best friends in your own way :)

[@justmissjamey]

The school work catch up was your parents responsibility..not teachers or other kids..if I had a sickness or issues my mother would pick my work up and I'd have to do it

[@ompalumpa7430]

ppl bullied you because you did not fight back. ppl are on the look out for weak persons so they can extract wealth energy from them, because majority are assholes and its easy. you gota be aggressive, and break a chair on one of the bullies head. then they would have been your friends. dont take it personally, you have nothing wrong with you, that how ppl are in general.

[@worldnews2660]

I don't blame them. Society is just money money money.

[@InVinoVeratas]

Yeah. No real meaningful reason to be on earth other than to collect a check.

[@Ekhin]

ok

[@Kalimdor199Menegroth]

The problem is not just the society wanting money and more money. The problem is the overall Japanese culture and mentality. Money may be a significant incentive too, but it is not the primary one. Japan still functions based on some emulation of the bushido code, but no longer applied in a military setting, but in business and everyday life. Just as in the past, before World War 2, you were expected to learn, train and fight in wars to bring glory, honor and respect to your family, your community and the country, now you are required to learn, train, advance and fight in everyday life to bring honor, respect and a higher status for your family, community and country. It is this mentality that has to go away. The Confucian idea that one should give up any form of individualism in order to promote a collective cause is at the root of all bad things that are now happening in China, South Korea and Japan in particular. I am not saying you should not care for your family, for your community and for your country. On the contrary. But these should never take precedence over the individual. Because if the individual will have a hard life, full of suffering, the family will share this burden, the community will too and eventually, the whole country will. As we can see here. These reclusive individuals had their lives destroyed by their family, community and country, and in turn they are not destroying the family, community and country. A common domino effect. Japan is addressing this problem now as soon enough, the first generation of reclusive people will be reaching their 60s, their parents will die off and they will have no other choice than to go for social welfare. And we speak of a country that already spends quite a lot of money on social welfare, particularly related to elderly healthcare. Kids need to be kids. Throwing them from such an early age into a spiral of ruthless competition, putting pressure on them to be the best and shaming them for failure leads to these results. Even when they grow older and go to middle and high school, they should still be given the opportunity to enjoy life, not spend all their youth buried in books, constantly learning and attending classes just to get to a top university with unrealistically high demands. By the time they complete their education, they become tired individuals. And when they see that obtaining a job is also difficult, they snap. Because you come to realize something and ask yourself, 'what was all that effort for?' Some kids may be able to put up with this kind of pressure. But some won't. We have to accept that not all kids can succeed. Some are bound to win, some are bound to lose. This is life. And those who lose should not be shamed, but instead be encouraged, supported so they can find meaning for their lives.

[@Kalimdor199Menegroth]

@Warner Bros I don't think it was the job of the Americans to reshape the entire cultural narrative of Japan. That was the job of the Japanese themselves and it should be. The Americans did more than enough for them by allowing them to develop economically to the great power that it somewhat still is today. Japanese have expressed before and after World War 2 willingness to adopt Western customs, but on their own will and under their own conditions. The Japanese should do like any other civilization did in order to advance (and they've done this before too). Cut off liabilities and adopt the methods that were successful for others. Just to give you an example, Scotland. Before the 18th century, the Scottish were among the most poor and backward people in Europe. After they united with England at the beginning of the 18th century, they adopted so many customs from the English, they almost gave up their own language. But as a result, by the turn of the 18th century and the 19th century, they produced an intellectual elite that had an important say in the political, economical, philosophical and cultural life of not only Britain, but in their overseas territories too and eventually, the entire world. Adam Smith was Scottish. David Hume was Scottish. Robert Burns, John Playfair or James Hutton were also Scottish. The Scottish Enlightenment was a product of adopting successful customs from the English, who by the 18th century was already shaping up to be at the forefront of the European civilization. Same as the Italian Renaissance benefited a lot from Greek scholars from the Byzantine Empire.

[@calbeebbqbbq]

so what you think you dont need to work and the richest guy should give you a free iphone or a free puppy? Lol You can go to live in a mountain like a truly free human being..no one is stopping you.

[@KOKOBC]

Japan is one of those places where I love to visit, but wouldn’t want to live in permanently

[@gohan12991]

True, same goes for both of the Korea's.

[@BabySonicGT]

yeah i think that too

[@starfoam9467]

Yeah same, kind of disillusioning to realize that no place is perfect

[@ExLibris-Alys]

Korean society is even more toxic. I love visiting both places but I’m glad I don’t live in either.

[@mmsutantowrites]

Me too

[@Pdrock2001]

the worst thing in life is not to be alone but to find yourself with people that make you feel alone - Robin Williams .

[@mdoe6179]

Well said

[@indianindubai24]

@Sarah JLA facts

[@jimmyschmidt14]

hikimomori

[@jessicadecoteau1178]

Wow. That touched a little too deep.

[@salingstuff8085]

Also written by someone that's not alone but around people that made him feel Soo.. that's not a good quote to be using as inspiration as you must be able the be alone also and not only speak from 1sided life experience.

[@kickinon]

Been isolated for nearly 10 years, severe agoraphobia.. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. It is like being in a prison inside your head.... Thankfully we have the internet otherwise I would've forgotten how to talk..

[@Lalalauren1117]

You are valuable

[@LaserPenguinGames]

The internet can be a very toxic place too but glad it is helping someone.

[@timsharpe6652]

I can relate . Believe me 🤗

[@ridoanahmed4770]

@@Lalalauren1117 you are a great soul. Wish you lots and lots of happiness.

[@ridoanahmed4770]

I already forgot how to talk and make sense. I can't speak without being mad. No need to know.

[@knote4958]

I'm sensing a common theme here. Most of these people withdraw the worst when they face abuse and neglect for being socially distant, and that abuse and neglect is somehow socially acceptable. Being shunned for not wanting to go through the stress of higher education and a competitive career, no wonder they wanna leave society

[@Shmucko21]

There's an enormous amount of pressure to succeed and become a family man in Asian culture. Career and Family are everything, if you neglect to do either then you are considered to be wasting your life.

[@mkzhero]

That's a rather shallow take on the problem, but its overall accurate.

[@OrtizIndustries]

The little boy making a positive impact is the only one who still has a good father figure in his life

[@formerlyknownasanessential2623]

It’s the absurdity of competing to work. Doesn’t make sense lol. These people should all be starting their own businesses

[@jayv8068]

Nah it's all fear. Fear is illusion and planted in all their subconcious minds. Need to overcome it, but people don't even realize it

[@tylerwood9678]

The fact that his counselor told him that in Elementary school, and he still remembers it when he's 50, shows just how much that affected him. I feel awful for the kids that were abandoned by society and the people who were supposed to protect them.

[@comdrive3865]

That's what happens when bullying is ruthless, it stays. It has inertia.

[@Parapon3ra]

“It is no measure of health to be well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” -Jiddu Krishnamurti

[@marshmelows]

Krishna

[@johnkennedy68]

Search for: PRAY FOR THE WORLD AND OUR NATION!

[@willissudweeks1050]

It is also no measure of health to use things like ADHD as an excuse to stay inside your whole life either.

[@ileryon4019]

​@@willissudweeks1050 heh easy for you to say

[@rareray529]

@@willissudweeks1050 There are only very few profoundly lazy or crazy people. There is always logic behind human decisions even if it may not seem so on the surface. Many come from broken families and have other problems in their backgrounds, which unfortunately often leads to avoidance. This is when have trauma, mental-ilness or an anxiety disorder leads to people being so terrified of participating in irl that this in their logic is the last option; to not think. It is very hard to come out from such a state on your own, and in many cases requires professional help. Life is very hard and unfair, and many are preconditioned with a fragile mind through absolutely no fault of their own. I for example come from a divorced family and have never in my life had a strong parent-figure, which has afflicted me with phycological damage for the rest of my life.

[@keilablizzard5623]

"It was really my own ego" the perfect words of a true mother.

[@mo_7199]

You see the kids in that school? They're buzzing. They're just kids who want to play and talk to other kids. They're not little robot work machines.

[@Patchuiko]

It's funny because it's seem Finland know that they're children. They got the best school system of the world while having no homework and think kids should be kids, they're doing plenty of activity which make them play and talk to others from what I heard about (Google it if it's hard to believe)

[@mo_7199]

@@Patchuiko And I've heard every job is valued there.

[@therock8224]

@@Patchuiko Yes the Finnish school system is pretty good. And they also don't waste time with uniforms and haircut rules. They don't care about either.

[@RunninUpThatHillh]

In the West pioneering unschoolers solved this.

[@chiangmai127]

@@Patchuiko Right? I learned about the Finnish educational system years ago and I immediately thought it was great. I am American and my Thai husband and I watched some docs several years back and we both thought it made so much better sense. We also did discuss that it may be an easier approach to education when you are in a smaller country, obviously. Nonetheless, we thought it was great!!

[@Robian_]

I can't believe there are some people who are trying to exuse this, it really shows how many people have come to almost somewhat fetishize Japan as some all perfect place and whenever they learn something bad about it, they have to come up with an excuse or reason.

[@kevina1173]

Someone said it, finally! Thank you 😊

[@mmorpgslayer6695]

Thank you so much for this comment.

[@healingv1sion]

Weebs will be the end of us all lmao

[@xoseanaxo5538]

Rightt

[@comdrive3865]

People don't WANT to beleive it, so they make an excuse or lie so they don' have to change their perspective or view, which is often going to shatter their ego.

[@skytortugaproductions4329]

"Do you want me to kill him?" Holy shit guy, hearing that from the mother just felt so uneasy and man I felt for the mom there

[@EekZombies]

Brothers a sociopath.

[@fritzkuhne2055]

straight out of an anime plot

[@ToniHunterOne]

I do not doubt he would do it if she gave him permission

[@ToniHunterOne]

@@johnodarod9629 Um, yes we can judge him. To be frustrated at the situation would be understandable. To tell his mother "Say the word and he's gone.". That has to be taken as a serious threat.

[@meerkat1954]

The bother's question is not quite as weird as it first seems, if you understand Japanese culture. Traditionally Japanese people would be prepared to kill family members who had brought dishonor upon the entire family. The same thing happens in Indian and Islamic cultures. It's really just western society that can't relate to this issue at all because Westerners don't have the same sense of personal/family honor that other cultures and societies do. That's both a good and a bad thing. It means, for example, that many Westerners don't care when their son/daughter/brother/sister goes off track and becomes a criminal or drug addict. They just leave them to their own fate.

[@안녕하세요-d8c1n]

Is this a problem only in Japan?? Cause we have the same problem here in South Korea. And I'm the living-proof.

[@persimmonss]

this is also starting to happen more in the United States

[@A.D.540]

@@persimmonss also uk and north europe

[@sou_theslytherin5203]

This happens everywhere, some worse than the other.

[@chloe-qe6rg]

me also in the Philippines and It's way worse because your parents and relatives expects you to do good at everything and if you end up like them you will feel like an outcast and an embarrassment to the family and them just like me :(

[@machinegunxXx]

me too in indonesia

[@heinuchung8680]

Anxiety , depression, adhd, low self esteem and sadly how strict the culture is. This man cannot even adopt a pet pet because He doesn’t have a family! Welcome to Japan...

[@bilbobaggins4710]

I love Japan ❤️

[@wolfferoni]

@God الله Allah That's not how it works. You're making false equivalencies. I don't even know how you define what a "genius scientist" is. Autism and social withdrawal are not even close to the same thing.

[@Linkmon99]

I was pretty depressed halfway through but felt a bit more confident by the end that societal change will come about.. every so slowly. Amazing documentary btw!

[@bellascythe9594]

Actually I don't know what am I doing. Going to college so my parents don't have any stress that already my parents have, but the college is so stressful and I don't wanna because I have other dreams also, or just go back to my home and worked as low labor. What do you think about it. I'm still 20 but I don't wanna regret or anything for something. I'm starting hikki now while don't go to college.

[@Vicenarius]

linkmon, why are you here out of all places?

[@kirkcavenaugh758]

Societal collapse would be the best outcome

[@davidbolha]

@@kirkcavenaugh758 Agreed.

[@kirkcavenaugh758]

@@davidbolha we gotta do our part to not prop it up brothers

[@zachtrapper2398]

The only friendly and talkative strangers in my city are the drug addicted homeless.

[@cowl6867]

It depends where you live, if you live in a downtown area everyone there is materialistic and self absorbed. Everyone is shitty in the city.

[@daniellarusso5078]

thats because they know if they talk, it increases the chance that you`ll buy them the next whiff of dixiepowder.

[@RazorM97]

Lol same. *homeless drug addicts

[@Nickademas1]

My people

[@Thelastkeyboardwarrior]

When did masterbating in private become the norm? Radical Islam and unchecked capitalism has lead to this.

[@ppoverheat6223]

the cute flyers the guy made to pet sit yet no one answered, im so sad

[@atom_gray]

yes. he tried. everyone probably knew that it was him, and wouldn't reply.

[@isabella.c8562]

IKR I'M SO SAD I can't :(

[@Onion_dog]

It’s ok we’re bros now 😎

[@jennine4083]

That actually bothered me the most.

[@RandomVids4U488]

Me too 😢

[@pandorax2338]

People need to stop being so mean and have to realize how their behavior can effect someone's mental health.

[@joseph3036]

Asian parent: If am not mean, he'll not be successful,he'll ruin our family's reputation.

[@yvonce7309]

Well said.🎯 That’s why l don’t fool with outside people. My husband of 24 years, daughter and a uncle is the only people l trust.

[@S55amgDriver]

Maybe people just need to man up and grow a skin. Quit being a bunch of sissies and whimps

[@tinag7506]

@Ptolemy 1 I disagree with the person who mentioned that people need to "man up" and what not, but in this era of "accepting people for who they are" can we just stop shaming conservatives? Why would you convict a person for their political affiliation? Im sure capitol riots are going to be mentioned, but everybody ignores what happened to POC businesses and POC policemen in a different type of riot disguised behind a noble cause. Not a republican myself, but the elite loves creating division between commonfolk. Be it democrats or republicans

[@blu3j00Ls]

They dont have time to ponder about that if the health of their mentality feeds from crushing others'.

[@kennethko1534]

Dads. That's the theme here. OCD and an unloving Dad, raised by a single Mom w a pathological brother, family issues w a mom outside reading about his problems. Look at the kid with his Dad that fishes with him and supports him fully: he's out there making KZbin videos trying to spread positivity about his misfit problem at school, he's smiling, beaming w energy, running around, and talks w wisdom beyond his years.

[@stoiccrane4259]

I've noticed that too. A good father's presence in the life of their kids make all the difference.

[@comdrive3865]

unloving is also the same as a father who is emotionally unavaliable and not present

[@AbrahamLure]

Yes, I've noticed this in Australia too. I know several men that never leave the house and are huge financial burdens on their aging mothers. All have emotionally absent fathers

[@ZeranZeran]

It's like a self imposed prison for life, and you want out, but you feel awful when you leave. It's hell. I'm trying hard to stop. This is a global problem now.

[@Julia-lk8jn]

Somehow I have the image of something soft coming out of its shell in my mind. I'm just glad that I live in an area where I can go outside and, if I'm not in the mood for crowds, find quiet places.

[@cheetopuffs2580]

Then Just go outside and do it every day in till its normal

[@ZeranZeran]

@@cheetopuffs2580 I am lately actually, its getting better.

[@datboi2479]

I believe in you

[@nibbax7772]

@@ZeranZeran how please tell how, I don’t have friends to go out with. And I feel if I go out by my self I would be bored and looking like a loner

[@Triplezero13999]

“Dogs don’t betray unlike humans and they’re very honest.” I share those sentiments.

[@MrVenona]

@Carmel Libertas No, dogs are loyal because we human beings have bred them to be that way. And there is nothing wrong with that. Your average dog treats humans beings way better than your average human being.

[@Audrey-faithlife]

Carmel Libertas , God is real, look outside at the beautiful animals. That he created. He send his son to die on the cross for your sins and mine. If you died today, where would you go, Heaven or HELL? It’s your choice , but you will stand before God some day soon at Judgement .

[@av3ngers17]

agreed, humans are trash

[@lazarus4211]

@Carmel Libertas who hurt u carmel

[@michaelbrinks8089]

That's not true, my dog constantly tried to manipulate me....lol But I still loved him even though he could be a real pain in the ass.He was a spoiled baby who had a great life.

[@pixiesophie5702]

That 11-year-old is amazing. He seems so happy and it's amazing that his parents can see this as the most important thing, not grades or appearances.

[@Unknown-qb3xf]

He reminds me Luffy from One Piece 😄

[@Boof_]

@@Unknown-qb3xf The strawhat is fitting for him

[@Unknown-qb3xf]

@@Boof_ Yes. 😀

[@MadaraDS]

@@Unknown-qb3xf Facts!!

[@gothboschincarnate3931]

As if this were his first incarnation....

[@ellie.v9765]

It's easy to help your mom - do the cooking and cleaning, laundry, go get the groceries, recycle, etc. You don't have to leave the house to help

[@kcm4321]

"It's much better since I stopped thinking about it" too true.

[@crowmaster9652]

I mean what if we stopped thinking about bullshit then we would live better lives

[@crowmaster9652]

@Waldel Martell Sometimes you can ignore the bullshit or pretend it aint there

[@jewelrybag4557]

I love being a recluse. The amount of self-development I have achieved by learning to play music, reading, publishing articles and even doing exercise is great! Large crowds tend to suck the energy out of me.

[@jewelrybag4557]

@Hatwox I don't earn money. Money earns money

[@thathandsomedevil0828]

Introverted, then. I can call you brother.

[@Maki-00]

Jewelry Bag Reclusive by choice and reclusive because you’ve been fucked over by society are two different things. It’s good when I can be alone without being lonely.

[@jewelrybag4557]

@@Maki-00 That's a valid point. People who suffer from the latter should seek professional consul.

[@LemonRush7777]

@@jewelrybag4557 Investor?

[@John-qc7nl]

"dogs don't betray us, unlike humans" 🤧damn I felt that.

[@김준효-t4f]

Yea me too

[@A.D.540]

ITS TRUE

[@-zerenity-2322]

Same here, I never felt that kind of perspective before!!

[@InVinoVeratas]

I don’t understand why the shelter wouldn’t allow him a dog? Seems counterintuitive to their purpose, which is to find a good home for dogs.

[@------country-boy-------]

my dog is more civilized then my first girlfriend who left me for a black guy and more civilized than my second girlfriend who left me for an old man with money. he took her to paris france and spain and germany. true story. FML

[@jayvalerez8369]

I think ppl like this are smart. They keep to themselves, and sees how ignorant ppl really are. They see what others can’t.

[@navascv8745]

i agree with this. people who isolate themselves is more responsive to the fakeness of economic society. these people are more aware of their own feelings and incompetence. but even after all the understanding they tremble before social connection situations. its the difference between how smart u are and whether u use this smartness or not that decides their world.

[@taxsblow_m9488]

Nah buddy you need to go out more.

[@minam.658]

@@taxsblow_m9488 When he said keep to themselves, I think he meant analyzing people's behaviors, and not getting into peoples business; meaning seeing which results work best for society, and trying to fix it/understand it.

[@helloman3676]

Cope

[@mehedihasan-ui6qt]

This pandemic will leave with many more hikikomoris.

[@ClydeW893]

What pandemic?

[@mehedihasan-ui6qt]

@@ClydeW893 Covid-19.

[@nandafaiqfadhlurrahman2144]

@@ClydeW893 wait is that some kind of joke or are you being serious?

[@JagjotSinghNonDuality]

@@ClydeW893 pandemic of ignorance

[@GizmoMaltese]

@@nandafaiqfadhlurrahman2144 He's probably joking that he's isolated so nothing has changed for him.

[@dent5672]

It is criminal that a dog shelter wont let people have one unless it's for a family. Someone needs to donate this man a pup.

[@henryj.3724]

It's a two-way street... if he cannot take care of himself, how is he going to take care of the dog?

[@diplodocus462]

@@henryj.3724 Who the hell are you/the shelter to decide whether or not the guy deserves a dog? I'm sure if you asked the dog, it would be happy to go home with him.

[@henryj.3724]

@@diplodocus462 Whether or not if he is cable to take care of a dog. He's out of inheritance money and doesn't have a job, sure he will be happy with the dog but can he take care of the dog? He needs more help than just a dog!

[@kate-sf6lo]

Pups are not toys, shouldn't be donated.

[@dent5672]

Humans need meaning and purpose or else they start looking like some of these people. Having an animal creates meaning and purpose for so many people. Psychologists will often recommend a dog or cat. So to tell someone they can't have a dog or cat until they clean themselves up is like telling a drug addict they can't go to drug counselling until they're clean.

[@poppymoon4122]

I feel society should be embarrassed for letting these people down...Not the individuals themselves.

[@thaistomp]

@Dan Dan The ones doing this to the good people are the ones winning in society though.

[@bigcj8956]

Then u realize we are society

[@ri20001]

Who’s society? You’re society, blame yourself. Let’s blame society something which it’s an abstraction, there is no one to blame so let’s just say society......it’s mental health and that’s all....

[@bigcj8956]

@@ri20001 yea

[@lade7880]

@@ulfricstormcloak8003 yes society did let them down. The first one has adhd and the second guy has ocd. People not understanding or wanting to accept them lead to their depression. Just and ounce of empathy would help people because mental illness is a severe as any illness, it’s just hidden

[@cynthiapeake9080]

Im glad I wasnt born in Japan, it seems like its a terrible, unnatural life where you just work and grovel until death.

[@diplodocus462]

@@JKHTX Life is similar everywhere but demonstrably things are worse in this regard in Japan.

[@jylobo1112]

is not that basically every country?

[@senroillust4114]

@@jylobo1112 Not really if you're living in Indonesia, its really chill like sunny beach down the seashore

[@myfandom_oshi]

@@senroillust4114 Im an Indonesian who now is living in Japan for 6 years. I can say, your words are true. I love japans culture but I hate the society here. I was so naive to think that Japan ppl who seem kind and polite in the eyes of the world will make me love japan more after arriving here. But no, it is the opposite. Those times I got abused mentally made me hated all Japanese (yeah I became racist). Japan is cool for traveling, but not for living. After I got to japan, I realized that South asia ppl (Indonesian, thailand, malay, singapore, etc) are so warm. We live full of laughter, even strangers feel just like a family, we know all pur neighbors. But in japan we dont talk at all to the neighbors, japan ppl is so cold n distant, even to their pwn family

[@jet5995]

@@jylobo1112 💯

[@casper-z9rkls6gl]

Typical, not only Japan but most other societies in the world (except the Blue Zones and Denmark). At school, you have to be sporty, witty --- and most vital of all --- *COOL.* If you are "weird", a "nerd" or an "outsider", you get bullied at worse, shunned and ostracized by cliques at best. Then as an adult, you *MUST* have a successful career or business, drive a luxury car/SUV, live in a suburban home, be happily married with two kids; in other words, "keep up with the Joneses" (i.e. wasting money you don't have [or better yet, going into debt], on things you don't need, so that jerks don't gossip about you). And still be COOL and witty. Only then will people respect and admire you and be your friend. If not, you are looked-down upon as a loser, a failure, a nobody, and no one will marry you or be your friend (except beggars, perverts and missionaries). Forget the "real world". Just live in cyberspace, including remote work, befriend cats and dogs, and go for walks in nature.

[@HeyRussianCommissar]

Life sucks but it is nice to succeed

[@halestorm123]

@@HeyRussianCommissar Succeed at what ?

[@Maymei99]

@@halestorm123 To be independent, to earn your own money and spend it, to have happiness in relationships? Basically, things that make your life worthwhile and keep you moving?

[@halestorm123]

@@Maymei99 Happiness might be all about them kind of materialistic things for you but we are not all the same ok and people like you who live in the progammed world will start to understand this while your little world crashes down around you

[@grittychops6755]

@@Maymei99 moving?where?.....it’s an illusion to keep you on the rAt wheel....but if you think your ‘moving’.....keep on doing it....

[@i_love_rescue_animals]

I feel so bad for all of them. They are depressed. They don't have good social skills. Some have been abused. It broke my heart that the one guy who loves dogs so much (which I get, completely) - didn't get any response to his fliers to pet sit. He would be the best pet sitter ever - he might not be great with the human clients - but I'd bet a million dollars he'd do everything right for their dogs. ❤️

[@Bl1ndm4n94]

The fact that he went through all the trouble with the flyers broke me heart too. Hope the lad is doing better.

[@1dreamysky]

Bl1ndm4n94 ikr😭😭please I would hire him if I had a dog. He needs a vocal person to do the advertisement for him. Hope the ones who took the video did it😭😭 man take me there and I would talk to his neighbours . I know Japanese!!

[@yantithehappymonk2024]

It’s no measure of health or intelligence to be well adjusted to a sick society.

[@fakebunny1272]

agreed issue is society will never confess its wrong ever

[@johnkennedy68]

Search for: PRAY FOR THE WORLD AND OUR NATION!

[@betsyj59]

Couldn't agree with you more.

[@ras_krystafari3333]

well

[@johnkennedy68]

@@ras_krystafari3333 search for !PRAY FOR THE WORLD AN OUR NATION! and pray for Trump and America

[@venessalizabeth]

That lonely dog loving man is precious to me and I so desperately want him to adopt a canine companion.

[@ovo8709]

"my door can be opened easily so why don't you come here and help me?" wow... i began tearing up so much when he said that, its just so damn accurate...

[@Violet-fg9db]

But then he opened the door himself and his mother was reading a book about how to help him...

[@ovo8709]

@@Violet-fg9db yep, cutest part 💕

[@AshaMoothedath]

Masato's mother who is doing the radio shows is amazing! She sees her son as a human being and not as an extension of herself, something the Japanese patent still struggles with! We need more people like her, not just in Japan but the world over!

[@queenvanagon]

How could they not mention his knitting, he looks to be a talented crafter and that could be something for him to capitalize on!

[@isabella.c8562]

@@queenvanagon yesyes that's what I was thinking !!

[@crowncliff]

The consequences of the "salary man" era. This is a global problem.

[@Marcus-sk2xf]

The rat race, coupled with salaried work, coupled with high taxes. It’s no wonder........

[@col.cottonhill6655]

Here comes the communist simps

[@900432]

@@col.cottonhill6655 communist.. capitalist.. meaningless terms. The greater point is there is something terribly unnatural and soul crushing about modern society. I'm not going to sit here and extoll the many shortcomings of it, for that you need look no further then the high suicide rates and anti-depressant use in most industrialized countries, ESPECIALLY japan. your beloved system asks people to sacrifice all the things that make life..well..LIFE, in exchange for paper. Paper that affords them not life, but existence in exchange for the one thing they can never get back: Time. And it has only gotten worse. Screens and babysitters and the government are watching your children grow up and old more then you are. The world and all its wonders passing you by as you slave in that office or in that truck or in that retail store, and your reward for all this sacrifice? A pile of paper and a box, the paper which you get to will to the next generation down the line, who will be slaves to the exact same dragon, and it will continue to take from them until there too is nothing left.

[@col.cottonhill6655]

@@900432 those people in japan could leave that lifestyle without fear of government violence and threat. Under socialism/ communism you become a recluse because you can't go outside, curfews, mandates, high crime. That's tyranny as well. I say let us be. No more nanny State, small government. Less regulation. You want less cops? Well you should compromise on private firearm ownership then to meet in the middle. Do you want to work this out with your fellow Americans? Or do you want separation? (Peaceful I hope)

[@900432]

@@col.cottonhill6655 Both Communism and Capitalism are guilty of perpetuating modern society and all the damage it does. People in both societies are depressed, many can barely make it week to week, and yet they endure, off to work before the kids wake up and come home after dinner, instead of playing catch with their family, they go to bed to do it all over again while the kids spend the weekends watching youtube. I mean after all, what is the alternative? And the reward for playing into this system? They exist. they get to watch some megacorp (or government) ball latherer drive around in a fancy car or private jet, because they crammed and then sold you the venom that keeps the joke that is modern society deep into the veins of those same people that suffer due to it, and then you eat it up! Your kids look for a sense of community somewhere since the world they live in doesn't foster one, so they join gangs or fall in with others they identify with and get their morals from that. We often wonder why things got the way they are, if you are looking for the answer to why our world and societies are like they are, you need only look in the mirror. My point here, in the end is: It doesn't matter what kind of government you have or what "personal freedoms" you enjoy if the root of it leads to the same result.

[@benitoyoung9560]

Having worked in Japan for three months, I gave up and refused a contract extension. I found in that country the true meaning of Loneliness. Even today in my poor country, nobody understands why I refused to go back. It's just working, mostly alone until late at night, they don't speak much, don't party. I got fed up with staring at my laptop as a source of entertainment and swore to go back to my country for good.

[@ayushmeena780]

if this was an anime a girl would have appeared in their life out of nowhere, but this is reality.

[@fin-de-trayectoe.d305]

Successful people in life and relationships also suffer from depression, and ultimately commit suicide too. The notion of love being able to magically cure everything is flawed at best. There needs to be professional help from a psychiatrist and the consumption of antidepressants + a whole lot of other bullshit for a mere chance at recovery. Living sucks.

[@ayushmeena780]

@@fin-de-trayectoe.d305 yeah but in anime it shows this kind of thing in very childish way, where reality is very different.

[@AvadaKedavra943]

Girls select the best genes that they can possibly attain. Those guys simply get weeded out.

[@spots-]

Romantic relationships does not magically solve all problems in life like anime even having a platonic friend, loving parents/Teachers, being friends with neighbours can help, we are all humans who needs social interactions to live, all humans wants to be loved ( not just romantically)

[@fendas123]

@danieljliversLXXXIX now I stumble upon you.

[@rareray529]

I couldn't help but tear up, for the guy who loved dogs. He seemed so pure, genuine, and deeply kind that it was truly hard to see him have it so rough, and lonely in life.

[@chocomint1782]

i wish there was a way for us to make it so that he can have a dog again... his life seems so sad. I wish there was something I can do to help. No one deserves so be lonely and unhappy like that. I wish I could be his friend :(

[@cockycookie1]

The kind people get thrown under the bus first. That's why everyone's trying to be a bigger a$$hole than the others.

[@comdrive3865]

meh. Just be glad you don't live a life like ours.

[@glanced9684]

If I have a steady, stable passive income, I would live like this for the rest of my life. Society in general just doesn't suit me.

[@ridoanahmed4770]

Sad bro. Hope Life will get better.

[@TheArijitBanerjee]

same bruh, don't know why I cannot get along with many...

[@annabea5110]

Thats basically my introvert dream of living.

[@reiko57]

yep that's the dream. just enough to cover the bills and buy a few new games a year and i would be perfectly happy. i don't know what i'm supposed to do out in the world. there's nothing interesting out there, it's all boring and everything requires so many qualifications, it's just needless and boring.

[@mdavis3262]

There are groups out there for those who feel like this...try searching online and you may find people to connect with

[@NanaLaEnana]

Masato's brother asked his mother if he wanted to kill his sibling, and he thinks Masato is the one with a problem? JFC, the poor mother. It takes massive balls to get over your own ego, admit your faults, and do what is right, not what is easy. I'm glad there are people like her, the teacher, and that artist that focus on trying to help and find the root of the issue rather than shame and ignore it. That kid is paving his own way, but I hope his doesn't ignore the benefits of at least basic education.

[@MrMadmaggot]

One probably is working and helpin with the house chores, the other one is parasyting. That surelly gives him a feel of unfairness, which makes him angry. Your sibling is not your slave or someone that should take care of you, your sib has its own life, job, worries and things to do. PD: being a hikikomori is a problem

[@khafail6902]

I'm a 26 year old Canadian that lives exactly the same way. This is far from an exclusive Japanese issue.

[@Nonyah123]

Not exclusive, prevalent, way more prevalent than here in Canada, and the marriage rates are terrible. It’s not too late for you, try to lead a full life

[@Ar-nu6ws]

There's a lot of beautiful things that you can do! Please continue having a beautiful life, if you need any support please reach help! therapy can change your whole life 😊

[@namenameson9065]

@Lange Hond Depends on the therapist. Most people can benefit simply from having someone to talk to. I've acted as a therapist for people online and their lives have gotten much better. We're good friends now, too.

[@youngyankee13]

@@Ar-nu6ws therapy doesn't work sometimes. I have a cousin who went in therapy and guess what? They told him he's fine...

[@riddhimanna8437]

If you wanna live a little more extrovertedly try joining some hobby classes and try and make friends there...having a common hobby and a common place to meet helps make and continue friendships from what I have seen...take care buddy you are awesome and will definitely do awesome things in life I believe in you!

[@MillywiggZ]

They were ahead of the curve with the rest of the world. “Japan is so far ahead of us.”

[@Riiiileey]

i am not a monster i am just ahead of the curve.

[@boomerhgt]

This isn't something to aspire to though is it human beings are social creatures

[@gordonbgraham]

@@boomerhgt I've lived in Japan for 30 years. The Japanese are very social. Just google cherryblossom viewing or "nomikai" and you'll see how most Japanese are. Hikkokomori are 1 in 5000.

[@ivanrzhanoy9389]

@@gordonbgraham Japan's population is about 126 million and according to the latest government census there are about 1.2 million hikikomori, which actually equates to about 1 in 100. Nomikai are typically organised with coworkers, so I don't think that necessary constitutes to being social (as in mingling). Most people are only living for their work. Japan has many great aspects, but it lags behind when it comes to social issues and with the numbers of hikikomori growing it cannot be understated.

[@gordonbgraham]

@@ivanrzhanoy9389 The hikkikomori phenomenon is world-wide and a result of the proliferation of the Internet. People have become addicted to what the Internet feeds them. Social satisfaction can be felt without ever having to leave your home. Sex, adventure, companionship can all be had through the Internet. "Most people are only living for their work"? Really, why do I see parks full of families, baseball players, soccer players, joggers, people playing the trumpet or flute, couples hand in hand? Trains are packed on Saturday night and Sunday throughout the day! The clubs are full of young people drinking and dancing and hanging out in droves. The streets of Shibuya and Omotesando are always packed with shoppers. The ski hills so packed with snowboarders and skiers it's hard to find a lane to ski. The beaches so packed with families and young people you can barely spot a grain of sand in summer. If there in fact are 1.2 million hikkikomori (I'd like to know how the government "estimated" that number), then there are 125.5 million Japanese who are not hikkikomori. To equate "the Japanese" with less than 1% of the population is a bit of a stretch...no?

[@J-MAN999]

Man I'm a 24 year old man this documentary made me cry alot.... I just want to hug these guys...

[@gonzaloarvietti4920]

Im 30 dude can you imagine

[@robg.1167]

Japan needs Jesus

[@persona83]

Maybe you should hug your neighbour, that may be suffering exactly the same problem.

[@mr.happyhappy8708]

stop being a wuss!, no cryin'! start crushin'!!!

[@golgotha3938]

@@robg.1167 Japan does indeed need jesus.

[@eskimoozle]

Takuya made me break down. My pets have gotten me through the hardest times of my life, they are my life line that keep me motivated to keep on living. I wish I could give him a dog.

[@jaykarhunen6568]

that floored me when he said the school counsellor said the bullying was his fault. Wtf??!? Not surprised what he's going through that would leave anyone scarred going through that with no support

[@ChrisKhaled83]

They always say it is your fault. Do school teachers love bullies or something? They certainly seemed like they did here. Fuck school teachers. I wish Home Schooling had of existed when I was school age.

[@Hashslingingslasher-]

I thought the same but handling the situation on your own is a character building exercise and if you fail, like i did a few times, it comes down to survival of the fittest.

[@AvadaKedavra943]

In non-liberal societies, this is actually normal. In nature, this is the case, though. The alpha doesn't get bullied. Why you are not the alpha?

[@タイガーウッズタイガーウッズ]

Lack of love and attention from the family,They have many problems that they cannot tell to other people thats why.

[@tennis5126]

I have parents that love me but my nature is introversion and to stay in my room. I realized that I needed to do something constructive with my life so I got a job and now making progress. I have a friend that I see from time to time. He has depression and he has parents who love him but he stays in his room. Love is not the cure, the cure is to fight. The world is competitive and harsh. Unfortunately, It is the survival of the fittest.

[@lalakuma9]

Also there is still a lot of shame around the subject of mental health in Asian cultures. It's not that parents don't love their children, but more like they can't communicate openly and don't want to talk about "taboo" subjects.

[@tyronewalker5764]

I've no doubt there's a lot of this going on here in the US. But no one will talk about it.😐

[@NoOnesaidthis]

Yes doc

[@tyronewalker5764]

@Total Sweetheart No argument there.😐

[@bayuputra2626]

living is getting more tiring and tiring....I wonder what will happen in the next 20-40 years...

[@ridoanahmed4770]

If only we are alive to live and see that day. I really wish to live but...anyway a random person wishes good luck to you. Cheers

[@nachannachle2706]

Have kids. Then you will NEVER be bored. :)

[@ts4925]

@@nachannachle2706 and you'll never be free

[@ryoukwjdbwopqmqpzl73819]

I have good faith in the parenting of our gen

[@yolandastargaze4565]

@@nachannachle2706 um what? Depending on where you live, having children in this day and age will literally send you into debt and you’ll struggle all of your life due to stress

[@Nosmilegrin]

I have always looked up to Japan... so JAPANESE ATROCITIES during WWII was something I didn't quite understand. But I am beginning to realize how SCARY and MENTALLY UNSTABLE Japanese society is. It's not just about this incident. Sexual harassment is normalized. Hikikimori (extreme social withdrawal) reaches 1.5 million in Japan High suicide rates High stalking rates 1 out 3 women has been domestically abused Toxic workplace Attempted sterilizing disabled people after 2nd world war ... the list goes on.

[@polishherowitoldpilecki5521]

The dark side of Japan I never knew about. I didn’t know about domestic abuse in Japan.

[@kennycotterill2869]

All that being said, I guarantee you’d find Japan to be an amazing country and would most certainly fall in love with the people.

[@doug282]

Those atrocities have nothing to do with this. Ghengis Khan and Shaka Zulu did the same thing. Just survival of the fittest.

[@せやかて工藤さん]

でも、日本の女性の幸福度は世界1位

[@daevilokison4146]

I feel like what that kid was talking about, being burned out n only wanting to fish n stuff hit home the most. Wholesome af

[@elainemarylee]

I felt A LOT like this during high school, being ostracized by the "popular" crowd because I didn't fit in. Eventually, after going through so much pain, I just stopped caring about what people thought of me. It hurt so much to care and be stressed, but it felt good to be me. I learned at lot about myself just being by myself, and I think that matters the most. Being true to yourself, not what others "think" you should be.

[@JGriffin5150]

I tried my best to stop people around me from being bullied. Bullies are such bytches and all they want to do is seem tough to others, they dont want any sort of physical issues. Alot of my close friends coming up prolly would have been bullies if it wasnt for me. I pray to god my kids never get bullied.. kids scare me

[@masterdementer]

The best way to get out of that is make some friends. And choose your friends wisely not someone who just wants to take advantage of you by always aksing you for a treat or something. I use be pretty much alone before mostly but slowly when I made one good friend others joined in automatically cuz they were his friends and then before you know it you are one of them.

[@gg_ingy]

Kids in highschool are idiots. They're brains aren't yet developed, and they have 0 life experience. Try to find people who align with your morals, values and interests. It's okay to be on your own for a season in life, even if you think you don't need anyone, eventually that human contact means more than you think.

[@junmaecarlo]

This was also me when I was in high school. From freshman year to senior year it was all a downhill slope but as I descended down that slope, at the very bottom I came at the same conclusion as you where I just stopped caring about what those other people think. I’ve lost a chunk of friends that were with me at the start of the year but that also showed me the friends that were still with me till the end. The friends I lost were so hypnotized into wanting to become like the popular crowd so I ditched them for my own well being and that they weren’t themselves anymore. My high school experience may as well be shit but if there’s one more thing I can say about it, it’s that it wasn’t a waste. Because it taught me to appreciate having a few close friends, and how to live life in terms of how you want to live it rather than how others want you to live it.

[@Tachtzehn]

I'm comfortable with being alone and I enjoy being me. The problems happen when it feels like maintaining my own sense of self-dignity and keeping food on the table are mutually exclusive. Or when doing things by my own natural rhythm which allows me to stay sane and healthy conflicts with the ever-increasing pace of the modern world that doesn't care about me at all. I don't really have any marketable or survival skills and nothing to fall back on- not even the luxury of time to learn new things.

[@ctwasus2738]

The English word for hikikomori is Hermit or recluse.

[@user-ti2xi9bd4u]

Too deep, can’t understand. “Social withdrawal” is better for me to read

[@tpower1912]

Hermit implies a voluntary way of life. Most hikkimoris are people with severe anxiety who would like to have relationships and friends if they could

[@NostalgiaOST]

Shutin as well

[@kosuri3]

No i would disagree, lets break down this word, while hiki - means "lone" "alone", mori - means like "a lot" "much". So we say that english word for hikikomori wouldnt be Hermit

[@Hwyadylaw]

​@@kosuri3 That's not at all true. It's formed from two verbs: Hiku - To pull/draw/recede Komoru - To be secluded/hidden/shut in

[@Katharina-rp7iq]

I'm working and all, but living with an inborn condition (Asperger's) at a workplace wasn't always easy. Oddly being forced to deal with emotions in an office environment in an analytical way by simply copying the most successful ways of reacting and default to helping out got me to the point where I have an actual career path ahead of me. It took me about 5 years to learn that skill and those years were harsh, but I'm better off than many who never had to learn those lessons on how to interact with people. Basics are: if you have time, help out colleagues who have a lot of work at the moment; always stay calm and listen; always smile at everyone

[@DeathSpellXVI]

"Networks, connection, experience..." That's stuff that's not exclusive to Japan, it's everywhere in the world. It's what Capitalism has created, a system in which if you can't produce, you are worth nothing.

[@alvinsmith3894]

I'd rather have that than cannibalism. kthnx.

[@daveha1618]

@@alvinsmith3894 Yes because of capitalism, we dont have to eat each other like 50 years ago, nice comment

[@taxsblow_m9488]

@@daveha1618 LMAOOO I'm sure it was a typo 😭

[@honkhonk8009]

That's real life lmfao. No other alternatives. Your delusional I'f you think you wouldn't get executed in socialist USSR, and your even more delusional if you think real communism can even be reached or sustained

[@neo-filthyfrank1347]

and that's a good thing

[@OrthodoxChristian809]

That poor chess playing man 😢 I felt so bad for him. I wonder how many of these people are autistic. I'm autistic and have adhd and I shun society now, but I did manage to hold down jobs for 30 years. It was tough though. So many lonely people out there.

[@iamingrid6469]

🙌

[@EN-ye3dz]

@Detective Halverson Stop it

[@EN-ye3dz]

@Detective Halversonreally sad you'd get heated up over a comment smh

[@EN-ye3dz]

And no one cares who are , you could've just passed by this comment but no

[@mashucha]

@Detective Halverson You seem like you’ve got some brain damage of your own

[@franctokyo5981]

I have lived several years in Tokyo and I am glad I am moved back to Europe.... I have never seen people so unable to communicate than the Japanese people in Tokyo, eyes glued on their smartphone all the time, couples, father, children eating at the restaurant without a single word during 1 hours, overworked exhausted salarymen sleeping in the trains..... A social nightmare when I went to the Philippines for vacation, I was shocked how people were communicative despite poverty.....

[@bobsmith5441]

@Nomad Completely redundant comment. Why make comment on this White Knight shit. Absolutely boring.

[@NUCLEARARMAMENT]

No one owes you socialization.

[@kms50549]

@@NUCLEARARMAMENT maybe not but the japanese people in tokyo probably owe it to each other. Osaka and hiroshima are great though, people look so happy in osaka compared to tokyo, so it's not fair to judge all of japan on the basis on tokyo.

[@kms50549]

That's not to say that tokyo isn't an amazing city, it is and people are incredibly polite and helpful and will go soo far out of their way to help you it's incredible. One of the first things i noticed in Osaka though was that it seemed strange to her people laughing and joking in a metro station. i had only spent a week in tokyo and by this point but hearing people laugh in public was genuinely a little bit surprising due to the lack of it in tokyo. People were also smiling more and more willing to engage in random conversations. They just seemed to be having a bit more fun overall to be honest.

[@basil7292]

@Buckminister Fuller sad!

[@kaba8432]

Want the truth Japan? You’re too hard on yourselves and everyone around you. All that everyone thinks about is how things must look to others. So basically everyone gradually becomes a shell of the person they could have been. Very sad.

[@John-vc8qr]

This seems true, sadly.

[@Hannah-wx7er]

There’s no mental health support and it isn’t something you talk about there aswell

[@Sameoldfitup]

“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams..................

[@arrow1042]

My first time to come across this quote. 👍

[@dr.livesey7595]

Dude if I lived in Japan with the work life they have there I would stay at home too.

[@internetsurvivor]

"I'm telling them that they don't have to go to school if it makes them want to die."

[@healingandgrowth-infp4677]

For me staying home wasn't an option either I was abused at home. School was my escape n I was abused there too. My only escape ended up being my work.

[@indianindubai24]

@@healingandgrowth-infp4677 for me everything was fucked, it's a competition who could fuck my life better

[@healingandgrowth-infp4677]

@@indianindubai24 it really felt that way. People often assume when you are young even a youth you have not eve experienced anything yet and they need to toughen n harden you up. Bosses do it. School teachers do it. Kids or youth do it. Siblings do it. Parents do it. They don't realise you have seen shit that would them in therapy for years already at a young age. Or that you are already getting the tough you up abuse from everyone around you. It is like those who believe If you are attractive you must already be so full of confidence get a lot of compliments and need knocked down in the mud and reality so they never compliment you only cristise you or they abuse you out of envy or what have you thinking your life is so perfect or you even care about how you look just because they are shallow and superficial people. People also assume cause you are young you have things easy and light and rosy and treat you similarly. Not realising you have no one in your life showing you the opposite at all love light peace happiness joy kindness support an ear etc. Then they wonder why all the adults are fucked up and taking their lives and depressed.

[@indianindubai24]

@@healingandgrowth-infp4677 feels like u just described my life...

[@cockycookie1]

@@healingandgrowth-infp4677 felt that

[@kevina1173]

This brings back memories. The children would circle around me and push, kick, spit, call me foreigner, and everything else. The teachers would either watch or feign ignorance. It's so sad that nothing seems to have changed since the 90s...it's heart breaking.

[@zuhairs7929]

Yes I couldn't survive in such a conformists society. I need my space and my way.