Japanese women redefine stereotype of "hikikomori" as male-only issue

Japanese women redefine stereotype of "hikikomori" as male-only issue

Kyoko Hayashi (facing), who is leading efforts to help women identified as "hikikomori," or social withdrawal, speaks during a gathering of such women in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Aug. 23, 2016. (Photo is partly altered for privacy protection)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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