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The researchers said there were
reasons why fewer and
Japanese teens are kissing. A big reason is the coronavirus pandemic. A researcher suggested that: "The limited
with others during the coronavirus
may have lowered the
of sexual activity among junior and senior high school students." Researcher Professor Yusuke Hayashi said there was a "
of school closures and restrictions on face-to-face contact" during the
. Professor Hayashi said another
could be smartphones. More young people are choosing to interact with their
rather than with each other. This trend could worsen Japan's already low
rate.
