日本人はなぜ同じ人間になるのか

ビジネス日本語講座 · Jun 5, 2026 · 8m

Why do so many people seem to adopt the same lifestyles, identities, and ways of thinking? In this episode, I explore the idea that modern trends such as minimalism, digital nomadism, “slow living,” and self-improvement may function as new forms of social templates. Looking back at Japan’s youth cultures of the 1990s, I argue that the desire to fit into recognizable roles has not disappeared—it has simply changed form. I also examine how social media, globalization, and AI may be accelerating cultural standardization, while creating new opportunities for unusual, unconventional, and highly…