My Son Quit His Job, Remains Hikikomori; Husband, Wife Disagree on How Best to Handle Situation
- Posted on October 5, 2025
- By The Japan News
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My Son Quit His Job, Remains Hikikomori; Husband, Wife Disagree on How Best to Handle Situation

I’m a male company employee in my 60s. My son, who is in his 20s, had a job once but quit it, and now he lives as a recluse. He no longer speaks to anyone in our family, and there are no signs that he’s looking for a job. He has been like this for two years.
When I’m not working, I look up various information online about people who have withdrawn from society. I’ve come to the conclusion that we should let him work it out on his own and give him some space — for now.
My wife, on the other hand, is desperate to get him out into the real world somehow. She has been trying to get him to attend seminars for shut-ins and thinking about getting him a part-time job. My wife and I have different opinions, and we often get into huge fights. I’m exhausted by her overreactions.