In Japan, many people are living alone. There are many reasons why the Japanese decide to stay single. According to research from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research in 2015, the lifetime unmarried rate for Japanese men was about 23% and for women it was about 14%. By 2030, one out of three men and one out of four women will be unmarried for their lifetime. By 2035, it is predicted that 50% of the Japanese entire population will be single. But did you know that in the history of Japan, specifically during the Edo period (1603-1868), many Japanese people lived alone and remained single as well? …

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