“There are very good people in this prison,” Akiyo told CNN. “Perhaps this life is the most stable for me.”

The companionship offered by prison is the main appeal for these elderly women, along with regular meals, free healthcare and eldercare. And the requirement to work in the prison factories is no deterrent.

“There are very good people in this prison,” Akiyo told CNN. “Perhaps this life is the most stable for me.”

The companionship offered by prison is the main appeal for these elderly women, along with regular meals, free healthcare and eldercare. And the requirement to work in the prison factories is no deterrent.

https://fortune.com/well/article/japan-prison-older-women-loneliness/

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there was an article recently on japanese dudes that did the same. but it was tied to economy. they are broke and so commit petty crimes so they cna go to jail b/c they know they will get their pension later in life...