Japan is the fastest aging nation in the world. Now that we're closer to 2050 than 2000, how will that affect the generation now coming of age? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/29/japan/society/japan-2050-predections-depopulation/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #depopulation #aging #demographics #teens #elderly #comingofageday #lifeexpectancy #rurallife #women039sissues
alcinnz
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💻🌍 Digital sovereignty might sound big — but it’s really about taking control of the tech that shapes our lives. It’s important for young people to learn that technology doesn’t have to be a black box — it’s something you can understand, explore, and even build yourself!
That’s why I love :fsfe: @fsfe’s "Youth Hacking 4 Freedom" — a coding competition for teens (14–18) across Europe. The next round kicks off on January 1, 2026 🚀
If you’re into coding, creativity, and shaping the digital future, this is your chance to shine!
Jump right away to the registration: https://yh4f.org/register
Or learn more about it: https://yh4f.org
#FreeSoftware #softwareFreedom #hacking #programming #yh4f #fsfe #digitalSovereignty #teens
💻🌍 Digital sovereignty might sound big — but it’s really about taking control of the tech that shapes our lives. It’s important for young people to learn that technology doesn’t have to be a black box — it’s something you can understand, explore, and even build yourself!
That’s why I love :fsfe: @fsfe’s "Youth Hacking 4 Freedom" — a coding competition for teens (14–18) across Europe. The next round kicks off on January 1, 2026 🚀
If you’re into coding, creativity, and shaping the digital future, this is your chance to shine!
Jump right away to the registration: https://yh4f.org/register
Or learn more about it: https://yh4f.org
#FreeSoftware #softwareFreedom #hacking #programming #yh4f #fsfe #digitalSovereignty #teens
Ika Makimaki
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One in 55 middle schoolers in Japan admitted to abusing over-the-counter drugs for the purpose of “feeling high or changing their mood,” a survey has found. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/13/japan/science-health/over-the-counter-drug-middle-school/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sciencehealth #medicine #pharmaeuticals #health #drugs #teens