Entering the Slum that Japan Doesnt Want You to See

Japan has one of the lowest homelessness rates in the world, with less than 0. 003 of its population living on the streets. This is a testament to the country s robust social programs and unique cultural approach to addressing homelessness. But there is one slum, called Sanya, where you can find almost all of Tokyo s homeless and my mission in this video was to go there to learn about why this place still exists, who lives on these streets, and what the future holds for such a contrasting place. Japan is truly one of my favorite countries on earth, and after 11 trips to this island nation, I have to admit that I ve never seen streets like what I just saw in Sanya. It s a gritty neighborhood historically known as a hangout for day laborers and marginalized communities. Nowadays, you can find hundreds of homeless men wandering around a dilapidated park, playing board games, and sleeping in makeshift tents. The surrounding alleyways are dotted with ultrabudget hostels for , 0