Nov 30

Rise in Elderly Crime in Japan – by The Washington Post’s Blaine Harden

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An interesting article about a rise in crime by the elderly in Japan, by the Washington Post’s Blaine Harden and Akiko Yamamoto.  Apparently many older people, feeling isolated and disconnected, are engaging in shoplifting.

A question for JET alumni readers:  Have you heard about or experienced this trend or related trends in other contexts?  Do any JETs or JET alums out there interact with elderly communities on a regular basis?  It seems like there’s a lot of potential for both volunteer and work opportunities for JET alums with regard to Japan’s aging population.

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