Number of homeless in Japan hits record low
The number of homeless in Japan hits a record low. This headline caught my attention because it seems almost too good to be true. I remember my time in Japan vividly, and I must admit, I rarely encountered visibly homeless individuals during my travels. However, as I delved deeper into the issue, I learned about the concept of ‘Jouhatsu’, the ‘evaporated people’ who are homeless but unreported, living off-grid. These individuals choose to remain hidden due to the shame associated with losing a career or being unable to provide for their families. The presence of thousands of ‘Jouhatsu’ individuals, unaccounted for in official statistics, sheds light on a hidden aspect of homelessness in Japan.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker