Recently, such a case has come up on social media, after knowing which you will surely be shocked. In fact, an 81 -year -old Akiyo, an 81 -year -old Japan, intentionally committed a crime, so that she could get the facility to stay in the prison. South China Morning Post According to the report, Akio was first sent to jail for the theft of food at the age of 60 and later, when it became difficult to spend the pension, he again stolen. Akio was placed in Japan’s largest woman jail, tochigi women’s prison, where there are more than 500 prisoners, most of whom are elderly. He said, “I took a wrong decision and thought that it would not be a big deal. If my economic situation (ageing population is in Japan) was cured, I would never have done this.”
Refuse home, stable life in jail
Before the release, Akio lived with his 43-year-old son, but the son did not want to keep him at home and asked him to go out again and again. When she was released from prison in October 2024, the fear of disdain of society and son sat in her mind. He said, “I am afraid how my son will see me. It is very difficult to be alone. If I had a strong will, I could have lived a different life, but it is too late now.”

Elderly ready to pay money to stay in jail
According to Takayoshi Shiranaga, an officer of the woman jail, many elderly criminals prefer to stay in jail because they have no support outside. Some elders are also ready to give 20,000 to 30,000 yen (about ₹ 11,200 to ₹ 16,800) every month if they get permission to stay in jail.

Older population growing in Japan
According to government data, in 2024, the number of people in Japan, 65 years or older, reached 3.6 crore, which is 29.3% of the total population of the country. This figure makes Japan the oldest society in 200 countries and regions.

A big question for society
The story of women like Akio reveals the magnitude of the growing old age crisis in Japan. This is an important question for the society whether the jail is becoming a shelter for the elderly? Or do the government need new policies for old age welfare?
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