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- Jun 30, 2018
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This is the name of a real job title in Japan.
Meet Shoji, a Japanese man who makes a living by doing “https://www.cbsnews.com/news/japan-do-nothing-rent-a-man-shoji-morimoto/.”
This 38-years-old man provides a service called “rent-a-man.” In essence, you “rent” him to join you in activities such as having a meal. Or simply listening to (and occasionally responding to) your banter.
Here’s the most interesting part, Shoji’s service is thriving. To date, he has had over 3000 people hire him. “I lend myself out to do nothing, which means I don’t make any special effort. I don’t initiate conversation. I reply to chitchat, but that’s it,” Shoji explained.
Joking aside, loneliness is a real problem in Japan and many people struggle with it. So if this is something that made at least one person happy, then Shoji is doing the right thing.