New Ideas and Innovation in Japan?

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200113-the-rise-of-japans-super-solo-culture


This is a trend, even in Korea, these days, as there are articles, about singles and those who are tired of society and the group culture, and what people think about them.

Japan has always been a country of innovation. It might not seem that way, as some would think, Japan is a country that moves too slowly or a country that doesn't value creativity and innovation.

But if you look closely, like any country, there is a lot of innovation and creativity taking place. Its sometimes not that evident in a group oriented culture.

Japan used to be a country of innovation related to many kinds of products, and it still is. But now it seems Japan is innovating, somewhat its group oriented culture. As a result we see examples of many kinds of products and services related to singles and individuals, not just group situations.

Japan has already, for a very long time, innovated towards more singles and individuals, with its innovation in the convenience store industry and in the supermarkets and stores that focus on providing products and services for people on the go.

But now its seems even more pronounced with business providing places for individuals and singles to live, work, study, relax etc. which might have been in existence five or so years ago.

Japan has always innovated and this is just another example.

We see the same thing happening in South Korea. too, as more and more businesses are beginning to focus on individuals and singles and not just families or groups. Both countries are showing innovation towards individuals as a larger consumer group.

In Japan and South Korea, the work/like situations are changing. Mindsets are changing. For some or many, the 12 hour work days are not desirable. They want more out of life. They saw their parents work and strive, and they might say "for what?"

Yes money is always important, but beyond that, some are beginning to see there is a life beyond the 12 hour work day. They want something different in their lives than what their parents had.


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