Young people in Japan aren’t avoiding the news — they’re consuming it differently. This episode looks at how platforms like TikTok, Line and Instagram are shaping what counts as “news,” and what gets lost in the scroll. From headlines to memes, algorithm-driven feeds are replacing traditional media for Gen Z and millennials in Japan. But what happens when journalism gets reduced to a vibe and the byline disappears? ————————————————— ⏱️ TOPICS: The shift in how news is found Why this matters Jour

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Japan’s “lost generation” came of age during the country’s employment ice age of the 1990s and early 2000s. Promised stable jobs after university graduation, they instead faced hiring freezes, non-regular work contracts and decades of low wages. Now, as they enter their 50s, many face poverty, isolation and an uncertain retirement. In this week’s Japan Today Spotlight, we look at how the lost generation has struggled for over 30 years, the long-term social consequences and whether new government

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