日本年轻人早就不想努力了

Group 1 - The term "downstream society" reflects the shift in Japan from a perceived middle-class utopia to a reality where many feel trapped in a lower social class, echoing sentiments from the book "Downstream Society" by Miura Taro [4][25][58] - The concept of "one hundred million total middle class" was prevalent in Japan before the economic downturn, suggesting that the majority of the population lived similarly, with only a small percentage being either wealthy or poor [8][10][12] - The societal perception of class has evolved, with the "downstream class" now characterized by a lack of ambition and disengagement from mainstream society, contrasting sharply with the earlier ideal of the middle class [27][28][58] Group 2 - The narrative of Japanese children growing up in stable middle-class families has shifted, with many now facing economic uncertainty and a loss of hope for the future, leading to a decline in aspirations [30][41] - The impact of the economic stagnation has led to a cultural shift where young people are more inclined to pursue immediate gratification through consumerism rather than long-term goals [45][58] - The emergence of the "downstream class" is seen as a consequence of broader societal changes, including educational policies and economic conditions, rather than merely individual failings [57][58]