Event Brief
Japan Considers Social Media Ban for Children
Filed: Mar 17, 2026 at 9:05 PM ET
Summary: Japan may follow Australia's lead in banning children from social media, amid concerns over internet access effects on youth.
WHO: Japanese government
WHAT: discussions on banning children from social media
WHEN: Mar 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: to limit negative consequences of unfettered internet access
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