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Japan’s “lost generation” came of age during the employment ice age of the 1990s and early 2000s. Promised stable jobs after graduation, they instead faced hiring freezes, temporary contracts and decades of low wages. No...
Sept. 19, 2025 Why Japan's 'lost generation' is still losing is an episode from Japan Today by Japan This Week. Japan’s “lost generation” came of age during the employment ice age of the 1990s and early 2000s. Promised stable jobs after gra...
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Japan’s “lost generation” came of age during the employment ice age of the 1990s and early 2000s. Promised stable jobs after graduation, they instead faced hiring freezes, temporary contracts and decades of low wages. Now in their 50s, many are still struggling with low pensions, limited savings and social isolation. The government has pledged new support through reskilling programs and pension reform, but critics question whether it’s too late. 🎥 Watch the full Spotlight episode on YouTube:
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Published Sep 19, 2025 and 00:08:17 long