Many elderly Japanese find themselves forgotten and unwanted. Relatives often neglect how their aged family members spend their

Many elderly Japanese find themselves forgotten and unwanted. Relatives often neglect how their aged family members spend their final years, learning of their passing only from neighbours or volunteers. Every year, around 68,000 elderly Japanese die in isolation. Today marks the beginning of Japan’s festival for honouring the deceased — a time to reflect on the widespread issue of loneliness. Watch the video and Artyom Somov’s documentary ’Dying Alone’ (2019) for more insight. #humanstories FOLLOW ? News&Docfilms Channel Source: RT Documentary