Japan’s Seniors Living in Poverty: No Electricity, No Housing, Unable to Retire
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Keywords: Japan news, Japan economy, senior poverty in Japan, pension, retirement, Japan documentary, aging society, old age in Japan
In Japan, the issue of senior poverty has become increasingly prominent amidst the backdrop of an aging society and economic challenges. As the population ages and birth rates decline, the strain on the pension system and social support mechanisms has intensified, leaving many elderly citizens vulnerable to financial insecurity.
This video delves into the complex factors contributing to senior poverty in Japan, examining the impact of the low birth rate on the sustainability of pension funds and the broader Japanese economy. We explore how rising housing, food, and utilities expenses have compounded the financial burden on seniors, making it increasingly difficult for them to make ends meet.
Drawing from recent news and government statistics, we shed light on the stark realities faced by elderly individuals in Japan, highlighting the urgent need for policy reforms and social initiatives to address this pressing issue. Join us as we delve into the challenges of senior poverty in Japan and explore potential solutions to support the well-being of the elderly population.
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In a culture which supposedly respects its elders, this is especially shameful. Their government needs to make age discrimination illegal. Shame on them.
Shouldn't cleaning after dead at least be subsidized by the government so landlords would stop refusing renting to seniors?
Everywhere is the same . If U stop working , no income = no savings .
Rich young business man is JAPAN PLEASE HELP THE OLD FELLOWMEN IN YOUR COUNTRY
of course,paying mindblowing high taxes 🎉okay?
Don't worry Bro, Just put a smile on your face. and the Rich are helping their family.
My local Sheriff's department has retired deputies who will go and check on the elderly. If the elders need social services, food assistance, small home repairs,etc they have volunteers who will help.
That’s wonderful!
Heartbreaking. Makes me appreciate what I have.
My country is poor but very seldom that a senior in their 80's work. Their relatives supports them with the help of the government social pension.
Dead body for 3 months and nobody notices?
Many such cases!
in that heat the smell would become unbearable
jpn has the world's longest lifespan...is that a blessing or a curse?
Shocking, considering that Japan was on top of the world about 40 years ago.
that is why your old self is depending on your young self...save save save is the key...
With skyrocketing inflation that won't do a damned bit of good.
You can't save wealth as a society. This is only possible on an individual view. Saving money is extremely bad for an economy. So few understand the difference between micro and macro economy
I believe in this less and less as the years go by. These Japanese elderly will be our future for a lot of us currently working individuals. Sky high costs of living makes savings or even some little investments mean nothing by the time we get old.
Help seniors you will be one soon❤
In America, one can only earn so much money before they take away his social security.
Only up to full retirement age-67 or so. After FRA, can make as much as they can.
That is not correct.
@@ronleight9341 Enlighten me.
Wrong. Your earnings are limited only if you collect Social Security before full retirement age, which for most younger seniors is age 67. If you choose to collect earlier, you are locking in a lower benefit amount and can only earn up to about $ 22,000 a year. Any earnings over that amount will reduce your social security $ 1 for every $ 2 earned. If you're low income and still have a job at 62, it's advisable to wait until you reach full retirement age to maximize your social security benefit to avoid living in poverty in your old age. Also try to use these last working years to save; you can invest in an IRA I believe until age 73.
Where are the kids,extended families like siblings, cousins etc? This is what helps withAfricans, we are more communal.Also does Japan not have government subsidised old age homes?
Also like this in my country😢
A pension ( or social security in the US) is never going to be enough for most people. This is why we must teach people that they must save money from the beginning of their work life. Your goal should have an everything paid off before you retire, house, auto etc. and your savings should be as much as possible. You have a choice…barely live or retire with the ability to do the things you love.
This is a real good channel
Man, my retired parents are lucky my sister and I make enough money to give them financial support after they retired. Seeing these old folks go back to work at over 75 makes me sad.
There just too many sad story like this all over my country too😢
That’s true. Government stills money and do not pay pensions. It is a shame
So sad.
The man with the broken toilet, shouldn’t the landlord get it repaired? Aren’t there minimum rental standards in Japan? In Australia the aged pension is one flat rate with add ons like rent assistance and pharmaceutical benefits, in this video pensions are all different amounts
Beside the gov, their kids should do something to help their parents to get by.
governments are horrible to let elders suffering like that. House, Food, Medical, Education, Clothes, Energy and Transportation must be free for every individuals on this planet earth to be fair for living here
This is the trap that many generations were told to fall into. Seriously.
In the States, we're supposed to work x# of years until it's "time" to retire and then depend on social security to take care of us.
WRONG!!!!
If you're 55 and under, please listen up!!!
Social security was/is meant to be a backup if things didn't/ aren't going so well for you financially. It was NEVER meant for you to live cushy. And it never will.
If you want to live a decent life when you get older, SAVE NOW! Invest NOW!!! Don't plan on depending on that because it probably won't even be there when it's your time to collect. Either that, or you'll retire, find out how how little that money goes, and are forced to work until you kick the bucket.
Consider this video your wake up call.
Oh please, no one was ever told that SS would be enough to depend on exclusively.
@@carollynt Do you need a hug? 😄😜
Sure, invest now and watch the stock market crash just before you retire. Or to be on the safe side, put your money in a 1% interest CD. Or just put the money in a savings account and watch it get absolutely destroyed by inflation.
@@dirremoire okay pal. Don't save anything because of what might happen and consign yourself to a penurious old age. ( Where have you been? The stock market is booming and anyone worried it's going to crash, can sell out and take their profits. Many savings accounts are yielding 4% to 5%; CDs still in the 4.5% range. So I suggest you stop watching the gloom and doom catastrophe YT channels, and start saving and investing.)
@8ofwands300 you don't understand the thinks. The stock market is just driven by the liquidity of the money that is pushed into it by government and you. This can't go on. There is a profit to capital ratio of hundreds. Meaning that there is no productional capacity behind the stock market. It is a bubble
The old are responsible for today. The young are only doing what they were taught or not taught by the elders. The elders failed in educating the young and planning for the future.
Did their children all abandoned them? Of course, some didnt have children but many im sure did.
The penalty for living under capitalism!🀄️
Quite a Harsh Reality Check, thanks for showing us the Deep Darkness...under the Blinding Lights 😰😔😪
Some of these people must have children and family. I wonder why they don't help them out. Otherwise, charities should step in to help. But, first and foremost, elderly people are entitles to a pension they can live on.
I feel terrible for the plight economic plight of these elderly, but didn't they save money in their large amount of years they were working
子供を作れば良いのに...
🙄🤔🧐
I think need compare Muslim Country (Malaysia) and Japan Country how their help their parent and old people.
Alhamdulillah I am Muslim.