Hikikomori - Thousands of Middle-Aged Social Recluses

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According to Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, over 0.6 million middle-aged (age of 40~64) people are Hikikomori; which means a person who withdraws from society. Also, it was found out that many of them are husbands with a wife.

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You count as a hikikomori 
1) if you almost never, or only go outside your room or house for your hobby.
2) if 1)'s situation has been going on for over 6 months.

You don't count as a hikikomori
1) if you work as a freelancer, or run your own business.
2) if you're sick.

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