ICYMI: Japan's hikikomori have grown up. The shut-ins once pictured as young men are now in their 40s and 50s, living with parents in their 70s and 80s. It's called the "80/50 problem," and experts say there are no easy solutions.
Japan's Hikikomori "80/50" Crisis is Putting a Strain on Elderly ParentsJapan coined the word "hikikomori" for teen shut-ins, but no one stays young forever. Today, many hikikomori are in their 40s and 50s.unseen-japan.com