Will Japan follow Australia’s lead and ban children from social media?

Japan's Children and Families Agency has convened a panel to explore potential restrictions on children's social media use, mirroring Australia's consideration of a ban for those under 16. The panel will investigate the impact of prolonged social media exposure on young people, review international approaches to online overuse and cyberaddiction, and assess teenagers' access to harmful online content. While existing Japanese law mandates filters and requires social media companies to prevent minors from accessing adult content, these measures are often circumvented. The panel will issue recommendations on whether to restrict children's social media access and determine an appropriate age limit, despite some local authorities already having unenforceable ordinances in place. The aim is to mitigate the negative consequences of unrestricted internet access for youth.

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