In Japan, some people die alone and no one knows for weeks
One of the harshest signs of Japan’s aging society is kodoku-shi, or solitary death. Many elderly people live alone and isolated, and their deaths can go unnoticed for days, weeks, or longer.Japan's Aging Society and Solitary Death
The numbers are chilling
In the first half of 2024, police reported 37,227 people living alone were found dead at home. About 70% were 65 or older.Japan's Aging Society and Solitary Death
