Japanese people struggle with loneliness and use online chat services to get mental health support and social connection.
Loneliness is a growing epidemic around the world, but it has become particularly acute in Japan as the pressures of modern life increasingly isolate individuals from their communities.
A Place for You is a mental health hotline where dedicated volunteers provide vital support to thousands of people in need every day. Two people struggling to find meaning in their lives turn to an online chat service when looking to connect. When they realize their need for human connection, they embark on a journey of healing and renewal.
“Dear Tomorrow” is a documentary film by Caspar Astrup Schröder.
Posted on February 8, 2026







