Reported 8 months ago
A Japanese netizen residing in Taiwan, popularly known as 'Japanese Uncle', highlighted the issue of elderly people in Japan refusing seats offered to them on trains. He explained that Japanese people are generally hesitant to offer seats to the elderly due to the possibility of rejection. The reluctance to give up priority seats is attributed to two main reasons: elderly individuals may believe they are healthy and do not need the seat, and the Japanese cultural value of not wanting to burden others or feel indebted for assistance received. Moreover, the younger generation in Japan has developed a growing resentment towards the elderly, viewing them as responsible for economic hardships and unfavorable circumstances. This anti-elderly sentiment has been aggravated by irresponsible information spread through social media and the impact of incidents like senior citizen-related traffic accidents in 2019. The situation reflects a decline in the traditional Japanese virtue of respecting the elderly, posing challenges for intergenerational relationships and societal values.
Source: YAHOO