Thursday, June 4, 2009
Japanese people don't necessarily have drivers' license. People in urban areas are more likely not to have license, because urban areas have convenient public transportation systems.
But in general, many Japanese young people get drivers' license about the age of 18-19. People over 18 is eligible to get license.
But if such young people shut themselves in their homes, they fail to get drivers' license. They reach 20's without getting license.
As I wrote earlier, I go to Hikikomori day care. I saw some Hikikomori people trying to go to driving school while they went to the day care. Car is necessary to us, because we live in regional area where public transportation system isn't well developed. Without car, we can't land jobs that are required to hold drivers' license. In addition, we can't go to the workplaces that are long away from our homes. Getting license is a small step toward social participation.
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I got drivers' license when I was in college.
But I make it a rule to avoid driving a car. One reason for that is that I want to create an opportunity to train my body. My strength must dwindle, because I don't often go out. So, I try to walk as far as possible. Another reason is that I can't take responsibility if I cause traffic accidents. I'm jobless.
But in general, many Japanese young people get drivers' license about the age of 18-19. People over 18 is eligible to get license.
But if such young people shut themselves in their homes, they fail to get drivers' license. They reach 20's without getting license.
As I wrote earlier, I go to Hikikomori day care. I saw some Hikikomori people trying to go to driving school while they went to the day care. Car is necessary to us, because we live in regional area where public transportation system isn't well developed. Without car, we can't land jobs that are required to hold drivers' license. In addition, we can't go to the workplaces that are long away from our homes. Getting license is a small step toward social participation.
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I got drivers' license when I was in college.
But I make it a rule to avoid driving a car. One reason for that is that I want to create an opportunity to train my body. My strength must dwindle, because I don't often go out. So, I try to walk as far as possible. Another reason is that I can't take responsibility if I cause traffic accidents. I'm jobless.
