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Running Through the No-Man’s-Land - Memoirs of Ukrainian Hikikomori Dmytro H. Chapter 3

Now, what am I? - I am a super asocial hikikomori in a country that is in a war of almost WW2 scale for more than one year, with abandoned home, destroyed memories, failing body, too disillusioned about the world and no place among the nor…

Attempt to Escape From the Occupied City - Memoirs of Ukrainian Hikikomori Dmytro H. Chapter 2

Our city was captured by Russians. Rumors circulated that civilians would soon be forcibly conscripted into the Russian army as cannon fodder. So my family devised a plan to escape to the unoccupied territory of Free Ukraine. However, it w…

How I Became a Hikikomori - Memoirs of a Hikikomori in Ukraine, Dmytro H. Chapter 1

I am a hikikomori in Ukraine, 30 years old. I am going to tell you how I became one and I am living in the country where a war is going on.....

Has Covid-19 Increased Hikikomori in Japan? --- At the End of the Corona Era

Here is the truth of the increase of hikikomori population in Japan during the Corona Era. This is an extremely in-depth analysis of the current situation in the hikikomori community in Japan.

On Increase in Hikikomori and Decrease in Children - Part 1 - Macroscopic Overview of the Situation

In Japan, the issue of declining birthrates is currently the subject of much debate. Both hikikomori and the declining birth rate are thought to be caused by something in the development of civilization that prevents people from moving tow…

"My friend has become a hikikomori. What could I do?" - An Email from Catherine in the Philippines

I am so much worried about my best friend. She has become a hikikomori for four years. I wonder what on earth she is going to do with her future life. So I decided to write an email to the HIKIPOS editorial team and to ask what I could do.…

“Their Anxiety to be Parents Crushed Me” Italian Hikikomori Alessio’s Past and Future

How the Italian hikikomori passed through the Covid-19 peril? What is the relationship with parents like? Alessio in Piemonte is answering.

“Maybe Japanese way of  Communication Doesn't Make People Happy” Interview with First Italian Psychiatrist in Japan, Fran Pantò Round 6

Until a couple of years ago, it had been said that hikikomori was a Japanese culture-specific syndrome. This has been disproved since we recognized hikikomori can be found in many other countries. However, there are still times when it see…

“The Hardships and Joys of Residency Life as a Foreigner” Interview with First Italian Psychiatrist in Japan, Fran Pantò Round 5

I am often asked what is the secret to being able to walk the difficult path of becoming a psychiatrist in a country of a different language. Here is my answer. "I have a high tolerance for failures."

“I want to create a game to cure the mind and the spirit of the player.” Interview with First Italian Psychiatrist in Japan, Fran Pantò Round 4

It's been two years since we interviewed Fran, who is currently enrolled in a doctoral course after completing her residency to become the first Italian psychiatrist in Japanese history to specialize in hikikomori.

Who are Hikikomori Afraid of? - To Think About "Hikikomori Supported by the Local Community".

The concept of "Hikikomori Supported by the Local Community" has become popular amongst professionals in the field of hikikomori support in Japan. But how are we, Japanese hikikomori, thinking of it?

'Not a Mental Illness, Just I don't feel like Working!' - Frustration and Despair of Middle-Aged Hikikomori

Here we have a typology of families in Japan with hikikomori as a problem. The child cannot raise his or her voice against the stream because the parent(s) have a solid reputation in the local community already.

Reflections on the Hikikomori Question

An intellectual adventure that approaches the concept of hikikomori from different angles.

Getting Used To It

Getting used to it. For me, that means to despair of the world.

Have Hikikomori Existed Since Ancient Times? Calhoun's Animal Study Reveals Shocking Possibility

Experiments in the mid-20C had shown that if rats were allowed to breed in a privileged environment where they had access to as much food and water as they wanted, a certain number of them would become "hikikomori" rats.

Vietnamese Semi-Hikikomori Viet Anh MAI's Film Work Based on Hikipos - "Lone."

How does Viet Anh, who became a "semi-hikikomori" while studying in Japan, view Japanese society? An excellent short film piece based on our magazine "Hikipos".

"Prank" Poem by Female Hikikomori in India; Ahana

The origin of the isolated years had memories of what looked like a drop of black paint on the surface of quiet lake. It was a summer vacation that started as usual, as everywhere.

"Take Your Time" - Message from Nitin: A Hikikomori in India

As a "Proudly Former Hikikomori" in India, I am sending my message to you, to all the hikikomori in the world.

Silent Words

This idea is still in an embryonic phase and it will take time to complete it, but we are confident that in the future it will develop its full potential by knowing new people who can bring new ideas and stimuli to the project. He sees the…

Believer in Pain

Thinking that suffering is worth it. - Believer in Pain My body that remembers the comfort to suffer. That sense distorts my path of living and takes human dignity away from me.

The Last Call with Father ー A Story of "80-50 Issue" ー

The certificate was telling me that my parents are alive in their 80s. I recalled my last phone call with Father, which happened 20 years ago. Here is a story of "80-50 Issue" of Hikikomori in Japan.

"Hikikomori - The Strongest Way of Life" Coronavirus Showed Us the Future Lifestyle

While the lives of normal people are shaken, there is no fundamental change in the lifestyles of hikikomori and futoko. The hikikomori way of life, which has little direct interaction with others, could be the future standard of living.

The Cruelty - Can’t Stay in the Spirit to Suffer

I am becoming an “adult” that I didn't want to be that much I confined “myself” in my vessel in the past Because I stack to being pure... Painful feelings described by a hikikomori girl.

Interview with Etoundi: A Hikikomori in Africa, Cameroon Round 2 "Share 'n Survive, That's the African Spirit"

Africa is not a hard society in terms of human relationship and poverty than you think. Even if you can’t support yourself financially, our culture doesn't allow you to be hungry. Your family and relatives would always bring you something …

Interview with Hikikomori in Cameroon, Africa: Etoundi's Story Round 1; "I thought I was Alone in the Situation, bro?"

"Hikikomori is found only in highly developed countries" Some specialist of hikikomori declare, but here is a testimony to turn it over. A hikikomori in Cameroon, Africa, talks about his philosophy that he reached after his hikikomori year…

Fighting Phone Phobia In Full Force : My 12-Steps Coping Method

Why hasn't humanity eradicated the use of phones, since emails are now a widespread thing? Telephone is something you have to fight with all your mental power. Here are some very personal ways of coping with phone calls, from my real life …

Are Hikikomori Really Increasing in Japan Recently? ー Getting Back to the Origin of the Problem ー

"What do you think is the reason hikikomori has been increasing in Japan recently?" That's the question I am often asked. Wait a minute. That's a tricky question. Then I always ask back to them to find out how much they know about hikikomo…

I Want To Take A Bath But I Psychically Can't

The "normies" wouldn't understand the feeling "I want to take a bath but can't". The bathtub looks to be such a high hurdle for some people. You'll see it here...

How Different? Relations among Hikikomori, Parents, & Society in Japan and Europe : Interview with First Italian Psychiatrist in Japan, Fran Pantò Round 3

If you draw a triangle connecting a tojisha of hikikomori, parent and society, the shape will be different in Japan and Europe. So is the relation between individuals and society. For, Japanese has the word such as "seken-sama"...

The Business of “Hikikomori”

Do hikikomori ever get bored of spending years alone? To this naive question, KIKUI Yashin clearly answers: “No”. And here's the true reason why he says “hikikomori don't know rest”. A tojisha note, in his characteristic wording, brought t…