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78.5% of Japanese Kids Online: Addiction Risks Surge

5/4/2025

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A striking 78.5% of Japanese children under nine are now online, a jump from 56.9% in 2018, with daily usage averaging over two hours. Experts caution that while the internet can support parenting, overindulgence risks unhealthy habits and addiction. The call for further research underscores the urgency of this growing concern.

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Story summary

A striking 78.5% of Japanese children under nine are now online, a jump from 56.9% in 2018, with daily usage averaging over two hours. Experts caution that while the internet can support parenting, overindulgence risks unhealthy habits and addiction. The call for further research underscores the urgency of this growing concern.