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Dopagaki Makes Japan's 2026 Buzzword Shortlist

A Japanese slang term describing children hooked on the instant stimulation of short videos and social media has been nominated for the country's 2026 New Words and Buzzwords Awards, highlighting growing concerns about declining attention spans and the pressure to consume digital content at ever-increasing speeds. (News On Japan)

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