Today's Close-Up S2018E18 - The Forgotten Generation at 40: A Looming Social Crisis

The so-called Forgotten Generation entered the workforce during one of the roughest economic patches in Japan's recent history. Roughly two decades on, these people are entering middle-age still carrying the legacy of that era. Many are unmarried and struggling in low-paying, temporary jobs. The problem is having flow-on effects for all of Japanese society. We take a look at the risks, and consider what can be done to help. Guests: Takanori Fujita (Social Worker) Masako Furukawa (Non-fiction Writer)