Today's Close-Up S2025E02 - Japanese Elections in 2024: The Impact of Social Media

2024, an election year in Japan, was a turning point in regard to the relation between elections and social media. NHK has conducted an online survey to find out how information voters obtained on social media affected their decisions. The results point to challenges for legacy media and the need for better media literacy. Together with experts, we discuss how to make better use of the new media when it comes to choosing our leaders.

Guests:
Makihara Izuru (Professor, The University of Tokyo)
Yoneshige Katsuhiro (President, JX PRESS)