Japan is calling on teen voters to improve media literacy as the general election approaches this Sunday. Political parties are focusing on Generation Z, a key voter group active on social media. Workshops held in Tokyo taught about spotting fake news, deepfakes, and AI-created images. For example, one AI-made photo of a campaign scene included misspelled signs and fake banners, which fooled many students. An 18-year-old first-time voter said, "I couldn’t find any errors in those AI-generated images. It made me realise I may have overestimated my ability [to spot fake news]." She added, "With the election approaching, I want to sort through information while fact-checking it." A survey from LY Corp., organizer of the event, found 87% of young people have seen misinformation, and 54% felt influenced by it. However, 88% said there is not enough public education on the issue. Japan lowered the voting age to 18 in 2016, but teen turnout remains low. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has asked social platforms to quickly remove harmful content during the campaign. Narumichi Oyama from LY said, "Fake news has become a social issue. Though young people use social media and AI well, education hasn't kept up with their rise." A 2025 survey showed half of teens and young adults who saw false information shared it further. Oyama warned, "Most people know fake news is dangerous, but few pursue the truth or verify information themselves. Teens, as future voters, must learn to filter out noise and benefit properly from social media, the internet, and AI."