An 81-year-old Japanese woman, Akiyo, commits crimes intentionally to avoid loneliness and receive stable living conditions in jail. Reflecting on her decisions, she lamented her lack of financial stability and social support. This story mirrors the growing issue in Japan, where many elderly prefer prison over living alone.Elderly Japanese woman commits crime for shocking reason
An 81-year-old Japanese woman, Akiyo, commits crimes intentionally to avoid loneliness and receive stable living conditions in jail. Reflecting on her decisions, she lamented her lack of financial stability and social support. This story mirrors the growing issue in Japan, where many elderly prefer prison over living alone.