I would suggest that we do have it in the West. It&#x27;s not unknown to know people who live at their family home well into their 20s, don&#x27;t work, don&#x27;t go out much, spend their time getting stoned, watching TV, surfing the web, and playing computer games.<p>The only major differences between the hikikomori and the equivalent Western stereotype is that food isn&#x27;t brought to the room, and this leads to some limited social interactions with those around them.<p>I can understand the appeal of being a recluse, and I&#x27;d much rather someone became a recluse than topped themselves.