>>9971485Japanese culture suffers from some of the same capitalist ills as the west, where the stockholders are the only ones who matter and corporations dictate the status quo.
Except in Japan they emphasize corporate health over personal welfare, achievement over fulfillment, and most people are too stressed from overwork to pursue meaningful relationships.
Pressure from the boomer generation coupled with traditional implied expectations for spouses with financial security and unattainable standards have led to a no-win scenario for many younger people there.
But that's not really a /toy/ discussion.