Why Japan’s ‘lost generation’ is still losing

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Japan’s so-called “lost generation” is still living with the fallout of the 1990s hiring freeze, unstable work and wage stagnation. This episode explains why many never recovered, how the system continues to fail them and what their future looks like as they enter middle age with limited savings and support.Watch the full Japan Today Spotlight series on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyLmgel-5aDxrGswj_8hRRiUwdm5tGGTH

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