[Rebroadcast] Clutter, trash and hoarding disorder in Japan

<div>Deep Dive is off this week, but we will be back at the start of July with fresh episodes. While we're away, we're bringing you a rebroadcast of our episode with <strong>Alex K.T. Martin</strong> where he looks at what form compulsive hoarding disorder takes in Japan and how it manifests. You'll learn how keeping spick and span in a country known for its cleanliness can be easier said than done.  <br> <br> Hosted by <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/author/shaun-mckenna/">Shaun McKenna</a> and produced by <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/author/david-cortez/">Dave Cortez</a>. <br> <br> <strong>On this episode:</strong> <br> Alex K.T. Martin: <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/author/int-alex-k_t_-martin/">Articles</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/alexktmartin">Twitter</a><br> <br> <strong>Read more/Watch more:</strong> <br> <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2019/06/26/how-tos/deal-clutter-choice-toss-still/">Deal with clutter while the choice to toss is still yours</a> (Louise George Kittaka, The Japan Times)<br> <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/05/08/national/social-issues/graying-japan-pet-hoarding-proving-pesky-problem/">In graying Japan, pet hoarding proving to be a pesky problem</a> (Kyodo)<br> <a href="https://www.riskbenefit.co.jp/">RiskBenefit</a><br> <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/01/23/national/social-issues/japan-hoarding/">Trapped in trash: Japan’s hidden hoarders</a> (Alex K.T. Martin, The Japan Times)<br> <br> <strong>Get in touch:</strong> Send us feedback at deepdive@japantimes.co.jp. Support the show by rating, reviewing and sharing the episode with a friend if you’ve enjoyed it. For a transcript of the show, head to <a href="http://japantimes.co.jp/">japantimes.co.jp</a>. And don’t forget to follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/japandeepdive?lang=en">Twitter</a>! <br> <br> <strong><em>Photo:</em></strong><em> Traumatic experiences, perfectionism, genetics and brain function are often raised as potential reasons for hoarding. |