Meta announced that it will pay up to approximately ¥2.8 trillion in settlements over the next 10 years and limit Facebook and Instagram use by people under 18 to 2 hours per day. The author examines these developments against the backdrop of social media use among young people in Japan and regulatory trends overseas.
Meta disclosed plans to pay up to approximately ¥2.8 trillion in settlements over the next 10 years and indicated that it plans to limit Facebook and Instagram use by minors under 18 to 2 hours per day.
As moves to regulate minors’ social media use itself advance in Australia, France and elsewhere, the article presents the debate over Japan’s current situation and response.
Author Mina Koide Fischer (小出・フィッシャー美奈) examines global trends and the reactions of Japanese companies and society, and considers the relationship between Japanese national character and attitudes toward companies.