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How did Japanese youth, who was fervently active in youth political movements in the 1930s-1940s, became so depoliticized and passive in 2000s?

It is clear enough that during the fascist Japan era, young people, much like their brothers in Germany, was an active component in maintaining state order. One organization is called *Dai Nippon Seinen-tou*. In the post-war period it went downhill until we see Japanese youth as it is now often depicted: an active consumer, massively depoliticized, and even in some cases, a passive individual.

What happened during 1945-2000 that it formed a depoliticized Japanese youth today?
gpt
Post war Japan did not immediately develop into an economic power. In the years after the war, the islands were troubled by political strife. By the 60's, the young Japanese communist movement turned violent. The economy was still getting into shape, and the youth misgivings about the 'defeated' government. In 1971, the Japanese Red Army was founded. They would spend the decade performing horrific acts of violence against various targets, mostly in the name of communism, anti-imperialism, and anti-zionism. By they 80's, two things happened. Firstly, Japanese counter-insurgency (COIN) efforts improved. This was coupled with foreign efforts that hindered their supply lines from other terrorist groups, like the PLFP.  Secondly, and perhaps most importantly, the 80's saw a huge economic boom for Japan. Things were largely looking up for the youth. It will be interesting how Japanese youth react in years to come.