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Events in the year 1994 in Japan . It corresponds to Heisei 6 (平成6年) in the Japanese calendar.
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Demographically, Satori Generation is the fifth and last youngest Japanese demographic cohort, which approximately born between 1994 and 2006. It was characterized by pragmatism and realism, minimalist consumption, risk aversion, lack of ambition and aspiration, digital natives, disinterest in relationships, and "enlightened" approach to life, often by a more relaxed attitude toward traditional career goals and social pressures. In Zen Buddhism, Satori (悟り) is a Japanese term meaning "awakening", "comprehension", or "understanding". It refers to a sudden, intuitive experience of enlightenment that provides a flash of profound insight into the true nature of reality. But before Japanese demographic/population crisis will be started in 2007, Satori Generation was generally considered to be born from mid-1990s to ending it around mid-2000s. They grew up after the collapse of Japanese economic bubble price of mid-1980s and the shadow of Lost Decades (Since 1991). They are a product of "new reality", where the promises of lifetime employment and ever-increasing prosperity that motivated their parents are no longer apply. This term is often used with a negative connotation by older generations, who see this attitude as a sign of apathy or lack of willpower. However, some views suggest they are a "most advanced phenomenon", representing a shift toward sustainability and living with less, which could be a global trend.
