The Super-Aged Society.

In 2026, Japan’s demographic crisis has hit a new milestone, with over 30% of the population now aged 65 or older. This super-aged status is driving significant legal changes, including the April 2026 pension reduction adjustment designed to keep older citizens in the workforce. Interestingly, this has also sparked a retro cultural boom among Gen Z, who are embracing Heisei-era hobbies and even Edo-period social media trends to find identity in a rapidly changing social landscape.

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