There’s a upsetting phenomenon happening in Japan. It’s occurring so often that it’s even been given a name – “kodokushi” which translates to “lonely death.” Apparently, many people are dying and not being discovered for a long time. When they are finally found and their body is removed, a large, dark stain will remain where the body once lay. Why? Because the body will secrete liquids as it begins to decompose.
According to our source, this has become a problem in Japan, especially when “untidy men in their 50’s” pass away. They say there is a correlation between being messy and having few social contacts, which in turn leads to the deceased person remaining undiscovered for a period of time. In 2008, more than 2,200 people over the age of 65 died a lonely death. Japan is trying to combat this trend by promoting neighborly awareness and encouraging people to check on elderly persons regularly.