Modern Japanese society is affected by various outside influences, particularly from Western countries, which come to bear most on young people. Historically, outside influences were found to be non significant in Japan until modern times; after the opening of Japan, the society as whole maintained a balance between influences and its cultural identity. However, the current Japan is different; a majority of young people are renouncing their traditional identity and are turning to Western popular culture. A number of studies addressing the relationship between the American and Japanese...
Modern Japanese society is affected by various outside influences, particularly from Western countries, which come to bear most on young peopl...