Ho-o, an integrated program for Hikikomori in Japan. The program aims to raise a awareness among Hikikomoris and their families, provide the new pathway of their life and reconnect Hikikomori back to the society

1. Haenah Chun, Ross Delano, Serniqua Dougherty, Andres Gutierrez, Ploy Sirin Sungkobl
Hatasu
果たす
DM644 Design Futures: Theory and Practice

2. HIKIKOMORI
/hiˌkēkəˈmôri/
“A phenomenon in which persons become recluses in their own homes,
avoiding various social situations for at least six months”
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3. DISCOVER DEFINE DESIGN DELIVER
Hikikomori
은둔형 외톨이
(Person who hides)
Eremiti della
camera di letto
Closed Door
Syndrome
Loner
JAPAN KOREA ITALY SPAIN USA
INTERNATIONAL DEFINITION

4. P
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T E E
Rapidly aging society
Nuclear Family
Family Expectation
S
Highly Connected
Convenience Store
Environment
1990s Bubble Collapse
Youths Job Market Freeze
Polarized Structure
Highly Urbanized
Crowded Urban
Environment
Lack of Policy
Increasing Distrust
JAPAN

5. DISCOVER DEFINE DESIGN DELIVER
DE
A Prototypical Conformist Society
Pressure of
“not fit in the accepted norm”
or “feeling of inadequacy”
Pressure Cooker Academic Environment
Highly Competitive Education System
High Expectation from Parents
JAPAN

6. Estimated 400,000 to 1.4 millionHikikomori in Japan
Age ranges from adolescent up to middle age 15 - 50
Known to be predominantly male (possibility of hidden female population)
NEET: Not in Education, Employment, or Training
HIKIKOMORIS IN JAPAN. WHO ARE THEY? DISCOVER DEFINE DESIGN DELIVER

7. ● Controversy over definition
● Criterias by Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare
o Individual circumstances for the cause of withdrawal are disregarded
o State in which people are retreating into their living spaces and withdrawing
from social activities
o Hikikomori do not have a mental illness, not a name for a disease
o Withdrawal period is six months or more
● Comparison with mental disorder / illness
o Autism
o HPDD
o PTSD
o Asperger Disorder
o Social anxiety disorder (SAD)
o Anxious personality disorder
DISCOVER: Definition & Comparison DISCOVER DEFINE DESIGN DELIVERTARGET POPULATION
Young & Early Stage Hikikomori
Age group
16~29
16~29
Early stage
6 months
~3 years
Male & Female NEET Middle class
family

8. Greater Tokyo
where almost 30% of entire Japanese population live
TARGET AREA DISCOVER DEFINE DESIGN DELIVER

9. DISCOVER DEFINE DESIGN DELIVERCHALLENGES
No “Go-back,” No alternative path
● Negative social perception & difficulty in sharing the challenges
● Family challenge - Lack of information and appropriate guidance
● Missed timing of intervention
● Lack of life skills and networks

10. Hō-ō
an integrated program to help hikikomori and families to be better aware of the issue,
and reconnect with society and develop their skills by introducing an alternative life path.

11. Providing a rehabilitation program for hikikomoris and their families
Guidance for
Family
Alternative
Life Path
Skillsets for
Life
Community
Enrichment
Raising
Awareness
PROJECT OBJECTIVES AND GOALS DISCOVER DEFINE DESIGN DELIVER

12. PROGRAM CONTENT DISCOVER DEFINE DESIGN DELIVER
1 2 3 4 5
AWARENESS
PROGRAM
TRANSITION
PROGRAM
RECONNECTING
PROGRAM
SKILL-BUILDING
PROGRAM
COMMUNITY
PROGRAM

13. PROGRAM DETAILS DISCOVER DEFINE DESIGN DELIVER
Phase 1
AWARENESS
ON HOUSE VISITS ASSESSMENT
GUIDANCE FOR PARENTS
Phase 2
TRANSITION
VISITS FROM
FORMER
HIKIKOMORI
ASSESSMENT
RENT-A-PET PROGRAM

14. PROGRAM DETAILS DISCOVER DEFINE DESIGN DELIVER
Phase 3
RECONNECT
VISIT STAY AT
COMMUNITY
BUILDING
PEER MENTOR
CASUAL COUNSELING
Phase 4
SKILL BUILDING
HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS TUTORING
ASSESSMENT
WORKSHOPS

15. PROGRAM DETAILS DISCOVER DEFINE DESIGN DELIVER
Phase 5
COMMUNITY
PARTNERSHIP WITH
LOCAL BUSINESS
ASSESSMENT
PARTNERSHIPS WITH
SIMILAR PROGRAMS

16. Chiba
Right outside of Tokyo, close enough to commute but with less population
LOCATION DISCOVER DEFINE DESIGN DELIVER

17. DISCOVER DEFINE DESIGN DELIVERFACILITY COMPONENTS

18. DISCOVER DEFINE DESIGN DELIVERCOMMON AREA

19. DISCOVER DEFINE DESIGN DELIVERIMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Design Space
Team Building + Staffing
Building Facilities
Campaigning + Advertising
Partnership with Local Communities
Partnership with Nonprofits
Launching Workshop Programs
Launching Stayover Programs
Launching Counselling Programs
Phase 1 Phase 2Program building
Growth & Partnership building

20. BUDGET DISCOVER DEFINE DESIGN DELIVER
START UP COST (FIRST YEAR) $ 497,742.00
3 YEAR INVESTMENT PLAN $ 1,335,709.00
SPACE ADEQUATION
SPACE RENTAL
TOOLS EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
STAFF TRAINING
STAFF SALARY
ADVERTISING
MAINTENANCE
$ 60,000.00
$ 127,800.00
$ 18,942.00
$ 15,,000.00
$ 204,000.00
$ 60,000.00
$ 12,000.00

21. SCALE UP DISCOVER DEFINE DESIGN DELIVER
Local
Business
Community
Non
Profit
Org.
Ho-o

22. Arigato Gozaimasu !
ありがとうございます。