・・・Psychiatrists still do not know exactly what causes an individual to withdraw into an extreme reclusive state. Some say vulnerable individuals may have been bullied during adolescence, or never learned to cope with anger or the stresses of daily life. Dr. Kato said that Japan’s educational system, which emphasizes shame in its pursuit of conformity and can undermine personal confidence, may seed reclusive tendencies. “In the U.S., a child is encouraged to do things and self-esteem is high,” he said. “In Japanese culture and the educational system, children are not encouraged to develop high self-esteem.”・・・ https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/06/world/asia/japan-hikikomori-recluses.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage