Japan’s teen voters must improve media literacy, study misinformation

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by KyodoFebruary 7, 2026 at 02:15 PM

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Ahead of Japan's upcoming general election, concerns are rising about the impact of misinformation on young voters. Recognizing the influence of social media on Generation Z, workshops are being held in Tokyo to improve media literacy among teenagers. These workshops, attended by junior high and high school students, focus on identifying unreliable information, including AI-generated content and deepfakes. Participants learn to assess sources and recognize manipulated images and fake accounts. The goal is to equip young, first-time voters with the skills to critically evaluate information and make informed decisions at the polls. The workshops highlight the increasing sophistication of disinformation tactics and the need for enhanced media literacy skills.

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Shinjuku Station 50% Generation Z 60% Tokyo 70% Japan 90%

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media literacy 90% teen voters 80% misinformation 80% general election 70% fake news 70% deepfakes 60% artificial intelligence 60% japan 50% digital platforms 50% primary sources 40%

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