Hikikomori Idols & Japan’s Hoarder Homes | Conbini Cult Ep 37

When you think about Japanese homes and architecture maybe you think of minimalist spaces, sliding doors with paper screens, something aesthetic. But Japanese people are human, and some struggle with getting rid of their possessions and letting trash pile up in the house. Let’s talk about ゴミ屋敷 gomi yashiki (hoarder houses) and the glorification of this and the hikikomori (shut-in) lifestyle with the rising influencer named Saikyo-chan. Got questions or want to share your story? Send us an email at [email protected] - @franklinthewomanCheyenne - @lostwithlowWords mentioned/useful words引きこもり hikikomori - shut-in, recluse, person who has withdrawn from societyゴミ屋敷 gomi yashiki - literally “garbage house”, hoarder houseニート neeto - NEET -  not in education, employment or training和製英語 waseieigo - Japanese word constructed of elements from one or more English terms, pseudo-English word or phrase coined in Japan完済 kansai - full payment, liquidation面倒臭い めんどうくさい mendoukusai - pain in the butt, a hassle 協力 kyouryoku - cooperate, collaborate References:Saikyo-chan: https://www.tiktok.com/@shirokumatyandaisuki4444/video/7431931396148546834　Survey: 60% of hoarder house occupants live by themselves: https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15406214Realtor explains why Saikyo-chan hasn’t been evicted: https://www.tiktok.com/@suumor_mainstore/video/7451162183607586066Clean-up crew finds woman’s [body] in Kyoto household trash heap 10 years after disappearance: https://www.tokyoreporter.com/japan-news/clean-up-crew-finds-womans-corpse-in-kyoto-household-trash-heap-10-years-after-disappearance/Time stamps00:00 intro2:56 gomi yashiki, hikikomori, NEET8:21 TW/disclaimer8:58 Japan’s hoarder houses24:42 Saikyo-chan & hikikomori idols

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