PART II Recent Trends and Developments in Government Policies in Education, Science and Culture
Chapter 2. Preparing for a Lifelong Learning Society
Section 1. Why Japan Needs to Build a Lifelong Learning Society
2. Increasing demand for learning as society matures:
Rising income levels, expanding leisure time, the growth of the aged population, and other factors are resulting in the "maturation" of society. This is reflected in increasing demand for learning as a means of achieving richness of spirit and a sense of purpose in life.