Tuesday, March 12, 2019

HIKIKOMORI



Hikikomori , often thought to be a uniquely Japanese problem, is now being seen in other countries such as South Korea as well. This serious problem may have important implications for the future of human society. Do your research and discover what the problem entails and then write an essay discussing what it is.
Refer to my second blog, The Essay Archive, for sample essays: https://theessayarchive.blogspot.com
Familiarize yourself with the issue:
·         Hikikomori https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50Y7R5zP0wc
Reading material to make note on:
·         A psychological ailment called 'hikikomori' is imprisoning 500,000 Japanese people in their homes — and it's more of a threat than ever

Videos to take notes from:
·         Modern-Day Hermits: The Story of Hikikomori in Japan and Beyond https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70bv5gaN4LI
·         Japan: The mystery of the missing million (BBC 2 Doc) https://www.documentarystorm.com/japan-the-mystery-of-the-missing-million/  











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