Japan: Hikikomori as a global issue · Global Voices
Tomomi Sasaki

News that the Japanese word hikikomori was included in the newest edition of the Oxford Dictionary of English prompted some bloggers to think of English equivalents of the word. Perhaps “shut-in”, one blogger offers.
Hikikomori – Social withdrawal in Japan, Hiroshi Tomishige's blog about his experiences with hikikomori and thoughts about related social issues, is an excellent first-hand resource in English.