Some of the most striking examples of the stronger focus on isolationism are the UK vote in favour of its exit from the EU and the Trump Presidency in the US.
In such a society, the idea of a traditional three-stage work-life model -- first education, then work, and finally retirement -- will become outdated, and a multi-stage model -- undergoing many life and career transitions -- will become the new standard. In this regard, the Japanese government is promoting working-style reforms that also take longevity into consideration.