Exploring The Harsh Reality Of Ubasute: The Ancient Japanese Practice Of Abandoning Elderly Mothers In Solitude
Ubasute, a disturbing yet historically significant practice, is an ancient Japanese custom believed to have been more prevalent during periods of famine and distress. This practice involved abandoning elderly mothers in remote and isolated areas, leaving them to die alone, a concept that strikes a harsh contrast with today’s values of elder care. The roots …