2 Mar 2025

The Japanese phenomenon of disappearing from your life

From Sunday Morning, 9:40 am on 2 March 2025

In Japan, thousands of people disappear every year, unable to face the life they had. It’s so common there are companies that help them vanish. 

Film-maker Andreas Hartmann joins Jim to discuss the cultural phenomenon and the documentary he co-directed Johatsu: Into Thin Air. 

Still from 'Johastu'

Still from 'Johastu' Photo: Supplied

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