Question

Ren is experiencing hikikomori. for the past six months, he has stayed in his room almost all the time because of his anxiety regarding the social and academic pressures of college. ren most likely lives in _____.

Answer 1

Ren most likely lives in Japan.
Hikikomori is a Japanese word which literally means 'being confined.' It is a prevalent problem in this society and refers to people (usually, but not exclusively, men) who refuse to leave their apartments and socialize with other people due to various reasons, such as anxiety or general refusal to partake in the society.