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Experts Discuss Japan’s “80/50” Hikikomori Problem as Aging Parents Struggle to Provide Ongoing Support

The article explains Japan’s “80/50” hikikomori problem, where adult hikikomori face long-term support gaps as their parents age. It outlines why getting appropriate help can be difficult and says there are no clear, easy solutions.

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NEW: It can be hard for Japan's hikikomori to get the help they need. The result: the "80/50" problem, in which aging parents struggle to continue supporting their adult hikikomori offspring. Here's why experts say there are no clear and easy solutions.
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Experts Discuss Japan’s “80/50” Hikikomori Problem as Aging Parents Struggle to Provide Ongoing Support

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NEW: It can be hard for Japan's hikikomori to get the help they need. The result: the "80/50" problem, in which aging parents struggle to continue supporting their adult hikikomori offspring. Here's why experts say there are no clear and easy solutions.

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