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Japan-UK Dialogue: Understanding Hikikomori through Lived Experience & Research
The Event is hosted online via Zoom - register to received the link.
We are pleased to invite you to a special online dialogue event exploring the phenomenon of “Hikikomori” (prolonged social withdrawal/isolation) from both Japanese and UK perspectives. This event aims to bridge the gap between academic research and lived experience.
The session will feature presentations by researchers from both Japan and the UK, followed by personal stories from an individual with lived experience and a family member from Japan.
Date:
27 February 2026, 10:30
Venue:
Venue to be announced
Speakers:
Motohiro Sakai (University of Miyazaki),
Professor Mark Brosnan (University of Bath),
Dr Yasuhiro Kotera (University of Nottingham),
Dr Yoko Nagai (University of Sussex)
Organiser:
Professor Motohiro Sakai (University of Miyazaki)
Organiser contact email address:
motohiro.sakai@psy.ox.ac.uk
Host:
Professor Motohiro Sakai (University of Miyazaki)
Booking required?:
Required
Booking url:
https://forms.office.com/e/fCX6v432Sv
Audience:
Public
Editors:
Motohiro Sakai,
Liza Raichynets
