The article delves into the growing issue of isolation among senior men in Japan. Many of these men experience deep regret about their youth and feel estranged from their communities. The rising concern has prompted renewed attention on the mental health support and social engagement opportunities available for seniors. Many are beginning to too late that they did not prioritize their personal connections due to societal pressures to work.

In Japan, senior isolation is viewed with growing concern mainly because of the high aging population rate and trends of social withdrawal. The heavily ingrained working culture often leads men to neglect their personal lives, resulting in isolation in their elder years. This issue has become an important aspect of discussions about mental health and social welfare reforms.

In comparison, the US and EU also face senior isolation problems, but they often stem from different contributing factors such as mobility issues, lack of family support, or economic conditions. Japanese seniors, particularly men, encounter isolation more because of societal beliefs and workaholic tendencies ingrained from their youth.