Japan This Week

Sept. 5, 2025 | Why So Many People Go Missing in Japan


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Japan’s missing persons: Who disappears and why
Every year, around 90,000 people are reported missing in Japan. Most are found quickly, but many vanish by choice — some turning to resignation agencies and the “fly-by-night” industry to help them disappear. This episode of Japan Today Spotlight looks at who goes missing, why, and what it reveals about Japanese society.
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