The Dark Secret Behind Japan's 0% Homelessness Rate

In the many ways that Japan stands out, there is one particular thing that makes it completely unique. Despite having a population of 125 million people, it is the only country in the world that has a homeless population rate of almost 0%, something that was previously considered impossible.

But if you look past the headlines, the situation starts to look very different. The reality behind this seemingly amazing success, reveals a disturbing and dark picture of what life in Japanese society is like and what is really going on under the surface. So how did Japan manage to have 0% homelessness rate and why is it actually not good news for the country?

0:00 - Intro
00:56 - Part 1: The Official Explanation
04:09 - Part 2: The Dark Reality

Credit for a clip used in the Part 1 (1m 23s - 1m 42) goes to @OrientalPearl, go check out her videos!