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March 6, 2026
Turning Japanese: What the Hikikomori Phenomenon Tells Us about Today’s Crisis of Masculinity
Extreme social recluses—usually male—aren't just a problem in Japan, and testosterone may be key to understanding why
TL;DR
- Extreme social reclusion is a global issue, not limited to Japan.
- The majority of individuals exhibiting this behavior are male.
- Testosterone is being investigated as a potential key factor in understanding this phenomenon.
- The issue points towards a broader crisis in contemporary masculinity.
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