A Solution to Japan’s Hikikomori and Stray Animal Populations
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Japanese and Liberal Arts double major
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Dr. Cobb; Dr. Liljequist; Prof. Hatakeyama
Presentation Format
Oral Presentation
Abstract/Description
The papers seeks to find a solution to both the issues of hikikomori and the stray animal populations in Japan through suggesting integrative service animal and emotional support animal (ESA) programs. The two issues are described in detail as well as what solutions are being taken to reduce their impact separately. This paper then offers a proposal combining the two issues and promotes both human and animal welfare. Training the stray animals to be ESA and service animals to gently reintegrate the hikikomori into society offers an efficient and humane solution for both concerns in Japan.
Fall Scholars Week 2019 Event
LBA 438
A Solution to Japan’s Hikikomori and Stray Animal Populations
The papers seeks to find a solution to both the issues of hikikomori and the stray animal populations in Japan through suggesting integrative service animal and emotional support animal (ESA) programs. The two issues are described in detail as well as what solutions are being taken to reduce their impact separately. This paper then offers a proposal combining the two issues and promotes both human and animal welfare. Training the stray animals to be ESA and service animals to gently reintegrate the hikikomori into society offers an efficient and humane solution for both concerns in Japan.