Due to implementation of social isolation, people across the globe are experiencing loneliness and are feeling isolated. Japan has also experienced an increase in suicide cases owing to the same reason. To overcome this situation, the Govt. of Japan has appointed a Cabinet Minister as ‘MINISTER OF LONELINESS’ to address this concern.
Tetsushi Sakamoto, who is currently working on issues responsible for declining birthrate in Japan, is appointed as ‘MINISTER OF LONELINESS’ by Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.
According to Yoshihide Suga, as compared to men, women are suffering more due to the isolation and he is hopeful that Tetsushi Sakamoto will be able to identify the issues and lay down effective measures to improve the societal condition.
Sakamoto is also well aware about the objective and the adverse effects of social isolation caused by pandemic. He will work to improve the social ties.
Sakamoto will focus on major issues such as suicide prevention, child po...