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This research aims to explore the differences in attitudes toward China between younger and older Japanese generations.

A reverse generation gap: cohort, memory, and Japanese public attitudes toward China

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This research aims to explore the differences in attitudes toward China between younger and older Japanese generations.
Utilized 2023 survey data from the Sasakawa Peace Foundation
Applied regression analysis to assess drivers of affinity toward China
Redefined Japanese generational groupings based on memory and political views
Younger Japanese show a higher affinity for China despite limited knowledge about its political structure
Older generations rely on political memory, leading to increased disillusionment toward China
The generational gap is attributed to variations in cognitive socialization rather than better bilateral relations

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Analysis reveals shifting public attitudes toward China among younger and older generations in Japan, indicating nuanced dynamics in perceptions.

Shi et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Analysis reveals shifting public attitudes toward China among younger and older generations in Japan, indicating nuanced dynamics in perceptions.