homeless in japan

[peterv20]

i just saw a report by the "bbc" and a program called"world focus".that the homeless in japan is a major problem.not just the old or disturbed,but many young people are losing their jobs.even in a hip place like shibuya,there's an under-belly of despair.i know this is supposed to be a "happy" sight,but any comments?

[GhidXoraH]

It is a sad time when those who try there best in the corporate rat race get screwed over. The world is a sad place.

[CarleyGee]

Originally Posted by peterv20

i just saw a report by the "bbc" and a program called"world focus".that the homeless in japan is a major problem.not just the old or disturbed,but many young people are losing their jobs.even in a hip place like shibuya,there's an under-belly of despair.i know this is supposed to be a "happy" sight,but any comments?

This is happening everywhere, and it's a tragedy really.
This is a documentary called Gutterpunks - Crash Where You Land
and takes place in New Orleans.

[LightningSaix73]

Now the homeless are even getting more homeless than before if that is even possible. Due to to the falling aluminum prices in japan. which will probable make a less green japan.

[kouichisan]

Very sad, but it happens to every country. It is down to the government how matters like this are dealt with.

[BakaCrisis]

Thats severly unfortunate

[kyo_9]

is 2009 gonna be a turning point for all of this crisis or it is just the beginning for something worser?

[DesiredMess]

The economy everywhere seems to be going down under.

I'm scared I'm going to be like that in America. All we can do is hope something turns out for the best.

[Sangetsu]

Originally Posted by DesiredMess

The economy everywhere seems to be going down under.

I'm scared I'm going to be like that in America. All we can do is hope something turns out for the best.

Don't sweat it, it's happened before, and often much more seriously. The economy (like anything else) is not something that grows smoothly or seamlessly.

Having worked in law enforcement in Florida, I learned that there were 3 basic causes of homelessness: addiction, mental illness (often the result of addiction), and simple bad luck. Those who suffered "bad luck" were by far the least common, and they would get back on their feet and eventually get back to work. Those with addictions or mental illness make up about 90% + of the American homeless.

It's a little similar here in Japan, the majority of the homeless are still alcoholics, or those with mental illness. But the numbers of those suffering from bad luck are much higher. Many young Japanese would prefer to sleep in train stations or in internet cafes rather than admit to their families that they lost their job.

The best they can do is to weather the tough times until things get better, which will happen eventually.

I don't think it's the government's job to try and fix the problem, as they are the ones mostly responsible for causing it. Everything the government touches turns to crap; we already know how well the government handles its own finances, anyone who thinks they can manage your money any better is... well you get the idea.

[LainIwakura]

It happens everywhere. It's unfortunate and we can only hope the economy strengthens itself this year.