Japan is well known for having the oldest population in the world. Nearly 30% of people in the country are over 65, and this is only expected to increase in the future. Aging societies can bring a number of issues, especially when combined with a...
A Japanese company is using cutting-edge 3D printing technology to make medical face shields to give free to medical institutions. This comes amid a lack of protective equipment for staff battling the spread of COVID-19. The Japan Medical Company...
In a country with high life expectancy and advanced medicine, Japan has a major deficiency in its approach to mental health issues. “People are dying from illnesses we have treatments for,” Vickie Skorji, Director of TELL Lifeline, says. WHO (World...
The coronavirus outbreak has been a bane for many outdoor activities, and the same has been true of Fridays for Future organizations in Japan. However, they are continuing their climate strikes online despite a new obstacle to rally support, because...
Suicide is a complex issue with causes that vary depending on the individual and country. Japan in particular is known for its high rate of suicides, which many attribute to cultural factors such as harsh working environments. What exactly is behind...
In the midst of COVID-19 outbreak, a startup in Japan has created a new scheme to make donations to World Health Organization (WHO). Avacus Inc. is a Japanese software engineering company based in Nagoya, Aichi prefecture. The company provides a...
