Have Japanese youth lost the spirit of protest?
By DW
04 April 2021 |
2:32 pm
Young Japanese are less likely to protest than previous generations due to fears of violence and heightened life pressures. If they do feel strongly about an issue, they'll have their say in an online space.
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