Business Sep 21, 2020
64% in Japan willing to work beyond retirement age, survey shows
The survey showed the older people get, the more likely that they prefer their current jobs.
National Sep 15, 2020
Centenarians top 80,000 for first time in rapidly aging Japan
The figure has risen dramatically from just 153 in 1963 and 10,000 in 1998, due mainly to medical advances.
Commentary / Japan Sep 11, 2020
The older generation must make way for a younger generation and new ideas
by Yoko Ishikura
Older adults should support and help realize a complete makeover of society by letting young people who will live in the next era take the reins of leadership.
National / Crime & Legal Sep 11, 2020
Susumu Tomizawa's granddaughter had been living with him for two months, sources said.
National / Science & Health Aug 26, 2020
Older people and young children in Japan to get flu shot priority
The flu vaccine supply for this winter is expected to cover some 63 million people, according to the health ministry.
National Aug 24, 2020
Japan to prioritize flu vaccines for older people and those at risk due to health
More are expected to seek the shots as it is difficult to distinguish between symptoms of influenza and COVID-19.
Social Issues Aug 2, 2020
More older single people in Japan turned away from apartment rentals
Welfare and health facilities often demand a guarantor or family member to provide security before admitting a new resident.
National / Crime & Legal Jul 29, 2020
Tokyo High Court acquits assistant nurse in suit over doughnut death
The case has attracted public attention as it is rare for individuals, rather than care facility operators, to be criminally charged over faulty care.
National | Regional Voices: Kyushu Jul 24, 2020
Japan's nursing care facilities face challenge of safely evacuating during disasters
Only 24 percent of nursing homes in Kyushu have evacuation plans in place
Editorials Jul 16, 2020
Measures are needed to ensure the protection of the people who are at greatest risk.
National / Social Issues Jul 15, 2020
Japan FSA seeks improved support to manage older people's finances
Japan's Financial Services Agency on Wednesday called for financial institutions to improve their support for older people who have difficulties with financial transactions due to deteriorating cognitive abilities. A draft report that included the measure was presented to a meeting of a working group for ...
National Jun 30, 2020
Just 60% of municipalities in Japan keep emergency supplies for infants and elderly
The survey found a stark contrast between the variety of emergency foods prepared by populous big cities and by smaller towns and villages.