More than one third of those aged 70 and 74 are still in the workforce (and more than half of the age group between 65 and 69), mostly engaged in low-paid part-time assignments. It is not uncommon to see the elderly in their 70s still working hard...
How can technology transform and elevate the wellness of prenatal and postnatal women? Japan introduces pioneering femtech to revolutionize the wellness journey for prenatal and postnatal women, catering to their unique needs and challenges...
Beyond its vibrant cities, the archipelago unfolds a collection of wellness sanctuaries that not only rejuvenate the body and soul but also echo a profound commitment to sustainability. We traverse Japan’s 12 extraordinary wellness...
In today’s world where compassion needs to meet innovation, a Japanese company pioneers a digital map to support LGBTQ+ individuals seeking healthcare solace. Novartis Pharma launched the “Ally Map” in September, introducing...
In recent times, preschool exchange has become a topic of discussion among Japanese parents. Preschool exchange refers to a service where, for a certain period, children attend a preschool while staying with their families in a specific region...
It’s been almost a half year since the BBC released the documentary “Predator: The Secret Scandal of J-pop” in March 2023 to expose sexual abuse committed by the late Johnny Kitagawa. He was the founder of the talent agency “Jonny...
The decades-long and widespread sexual abuses of young boys by the founder of the largest J-pop agency, Johnny & Associates, have uncovered the need to protect children in the society otherwise considered peaceful. The number of child abuse...
The suicide rate in Japan is the highest among the Group of Seven economies, and the number of women who took their own life has increased for two years in a row from 2021 to 2022, at the level of over 7,000 a year (nearly 600 per month), in...
As the heat intensifies, escaping indoors from the scorching outdoor temperatures that seem to reach 40 degrees, we are greeted by overly aggressive air conditioning, making it uncomfortably cold and seemingly prone to catching a cold. In fact...
Enter the forest and gently brush the plants. Feel their warmth. Try chewing the leaves a bit and be surprised at the sweetness of the trees. In the Hida region, with its World Heritage sites, you can encounter nature that restores your mind and...