Cartoons | ZERO GRAVITY Jul 22, 2023
by Roger Dahl
National / Crime & Legal Jul 15, 2023
Japan police to launch new unit for tackling scams that target the elderly
The envisioned unit is expected to have more members and a larger role than an existing team that was established in 2005 to tackle so-called special fraud cases.
Business Jul 8, 2023
27% of nursing homes in Japan face bankruptcy due to price hikes, survey finds
The nationwide survey found that over 90% of facilities have been affected by price increases.
National / Science & Health | FOCUS Jul 4, 2023
Expectations grow for Alzheimer's drug in Japan, but hurdles remain
by Tomoko Otake
Lecanemab could be approved in the country as early as fall, but more specialist doctors and a patient screening system would be needed for widespread use.
Commentary / World Jul 3, 2023
Can we cure dementia before it starts?
by F.D. Flam
Octogenarian and biologist Leroy Hood is trying to make the Elizabeth Holmes-ian dream of preventive medicine come true.
National Jun 30, 2023
COVID-19 cases continue to rise, straining health care system in Okinawa
by Tomoko Otake
The number of new cases per hospital was 39.48 in Okinawa Prefecture, up from 28.74 a week before and marking an increase for six consecutive weeks.
Business Jun 28, 2023
Japan's 15% rise in fish prices hits elderly's healthy eating habit
by Tomoko Sato
Those age 70 and above, who on average spend more than ¥7,000 on fish per month, are feeling a much larger inflationary hit from food than younger people.
National / Social Issues | Longform Jun 26, 2023
by Alex K.T. Martin
With a median age of 68.4, Nanmoku is at the forefront of the nation’s battle against the gray wave.
National / Social Issues Jun 22, 2023
Dementia-related missing person cases doubled over past 10 years
by Yukana Inoue
A total of 18,709 people with dementia were reported missing in 2022, up 6.1% from the previous year.
National Jun 18, 2023
With some 20 million older citizens estimated to be unfamiliar with how to operate smartphones and other digital devices, classes are being offered in collaboration with cellphone companies.
Editorials Jun 16, 2023
For the government to balance the budget while increasing spending on defense, child care and the elderly will require hard choices.