March 21, 2007

Week 5.2 Photos – Hikikomori and society

Hikikomori – a social trend or cultural trend?

The hikikomori phenomenon in Japan shows that young adults feel overwhelmed by modern commercial society, unable to fulfill their expected social roles as an adult. Is Hong Kong going to follow its path?

Hong Kong’s busy lives and compact urban design are in some way promoting seclusion.
http://flickr.com/photos/stuartisett/93274954/
Hikikomori refuses [...]