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Hi!
This is my first time to post a topic here;-)
I thought this would be interesting to discuss.

I am currently doing my research essay which is
related to an issue of 'Hikikomori'in Japan.
For people who are unfamiliar with this term,
I got a clear definition (Without a reference:-p)

"This is a term for describing a disturbing behavioural trend towards complete social withdrawal among Japanese youth."

To explain more easily, a term of Hikikomori is used
for describing people who refuse to participate in
socially established norms or can not fit into rest of
the society, and withdraw into their own shell.
It has been spread throughout Japan over last a few
decades, and becoming a common malady among young
people in Japan.

In my point of view, this is strongly affected by
development of the internet. In fact, there is a
similar term introduced in Western theory which is
called
‘Bedroom culture’.

But, every time I explain this to my classmates or
tutors, they will giggle at 'unique'japanese
phenomenon:-(

Then I was wondering how Hikikomori is different from
Bedroom culture?
Is this really weird seen from western culture or
outside countries of japan?
I guess this has been a serious matter in japan.

If you are interested,or have time,
let me hear your opinion!!

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[1] mixiユーザー 03月21日 12:55

I guess there is not such a big difference, but in Japan, those kind of Otaku are extreme.

[2] mixiユーザー 03月21日 13:07

this topic was brought up in this community a while ago. i wonder if you can dig it up?

[7] mixiユーザー 03月21日 13:55

>> [Hikikomori] has been spread throughout Japan over last a few decades

If that is true, then I don't think it's got much to do with the Internet, which was not readily accessible to the general public in Japan until the mid to late 90's.

[8] mixiユーザー 03月21日 14:01

I don't think hikikomori and otaku are the same.
Hikikomori are recluses. They are kids (and sometimes
adults) who completely withdraw from society.

It must be very difficult for the parents who have
to cope with children like this. I have heard it
is often the result of ijime but not always. I saw
an interview with a parent whose son (I think most
are boys) withdrew into the kitchen. After much talk
through the door the boy allowed the interviewer
in, but wouldn't let the mother in.

I do think this is starting to happen in countries
like Australia and the U.S. but I also think that
it is made worse in Japan because many times the
parents are too embarrassed to seek help.

[10] mixiユーザー 03月21日 16:36

There is a man who lives in Tokyo, who was
hikikomori. He has set up a service where
parents whose children withdraw can call
him and he will help the child return to
society.
He basically visits the children and over
time encourages them to make small steps
towards returning to society. The one I
saw on TV he was trying to get to leave the
house. Basically to just go outside for
20 minutes each day.

Ian

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