Dying alone in the world's most populous city

259 views · Published 30 November 2017 · 1:51 · Indexed 19 October 2026

Channel: Arab News · 2017 · News & Politics

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"Kodokushi" or "dying alone" is a growing trend in ageing Japan where 27.7 percent of the population is aged over 65 and many people are giving up trying to find partners in middle age, opting instead for a solitary existence. (AFP Video)

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