Japan wants young people to drink more alcohol.

[RadishRose]

Tokyo (CNN)The Japanese government has been hit in the pocket by an unusual problem -- its young people aren't drinking enough.

Since the pandemic began, bars and other premises selling alcohol have been hit hard by Covid-19 restrictions, causing sales -- and liquor tax revenues -- to plummet in the world's third-largest economy.

The government's solution? Launch a contest to find new ways to encourage young people to drink more.

The "Sake Viva!" campaign, overseen by the National Tax Agency, invites participants to submit ideas on how to "stimulate demand among young people" for alcohol.

More at-
https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/18/asia/japan-tax-alcohol-competition-intl-hnk/index.html

 

[Geezer Garage]

I could be their poster child.

 

[Alligatorob]

Japan wants young people to drink more alcohol.

Wow! I have nothing against drinking and enjoy my whiskey, beer, or wine now and then. However I don't see any good reason to promote it. In fact I suspect the world would be better off without it...

 

[horseless carriage]

I'll drink to that!

 

[Fyrefox]

My mother was one of the few on the planet disappointed that I didn’t become a heavy beer drinker like she was. Remember when drunks were depicted as comic figures on TV? In real life, they’re not funny…

 

[Alligatorob]

Remember when drunks were depicted as comic figures on TV? In real life, they’re not funny…

Yep, and its just as well, no more Otis...

 

[Paco Dennis]

I don't get any ads that promote drinking. I have an ad blocker and use a browser ( Firefox ). What about cell phones. Is promoting alcohol legal in the US? I know we have a huge problem with drunks and the terrible crap that happens . We try to control it, but there is a liquor store on every corner.? I guess they want to be like the great United States...what a mistake.

 

[JaniceM]

Well, that's certainly a stupid idea.

edited to add: I was referring to the topic, not anybody's comments on it.

 

[Moon Rat]

That counts me out. I’m not young and I don’t drink, except for a cocktail now and then.

 

[Remy]

That's nuts.

 

[Don M.]

It sounds like the Japanese government is more concerned about tax revenues than the health of their people.

 

[RadishRose]

It sounds like the Japanese government is more concerned about tax revenues than the health of their people.

Yup, that's exactly so.

 

[Jeni]

It sounds like the Japanese government is more concerned about tax revenues than the health of their people.

I am surprised that the US does not promote more...... drinking ....

 

[Harry Le Hermit]

I was always surprised how the younger Japanese would not even use the vending machines that were darn near everywhere. But, they likely saw their slobbering drunk parents and avoided it. If you ever had the opportunity to be in Japan during Bonenkai and Shinnenkai... you know what I am talking about.

 

[Bella]

Tokyo (CNN)The Japanese government has been hit in the pocket by an unusual problem -- its young people aren't drinking enough.

The government's solution? Launch a contest to find new ways to encourage young people to drink more.

The "Sake Viva!" campaign, overseen by the National Tax Agency, invites participants to submit ideas on how to "stimulate demand among young people" for alcohol.

Wow. I didn't know young people had to be encouraged to drink. The government doesn't give a damn about the kids, they're just expendable commodities. So, they're going to sake it to 'em. Oh, boy.

 

[Lavinia]

The Japanese should look at the British and see the effect excess drinking has on our society and our reputation!