National May 12, 2021
100-year-old Japanese recovers from COVID-19, says positivity is key
Ito tested positive for coronavirus on Jan. 10 and was admitted to a medical center in Shiga Prefecture the following day.
Asia Pacific May 11, 2021
There were 1.412 billion people in China last year, a once-a-decade census report showed, with the annual average growth of 0.53% in the past decade the slowest since 1953.
Lifestyle May 9, 2021
'As our leader says, try anything': Japan's silver-haired cheer squad
by Elaine Lies
With members age 60 to 89, Japan Pom Pom is proving that life doesn't stop as time advances.
National / Media | BIG IN JAPAN Apr 24, 2021
In COVID-19's wake, Japan faces a bleaker future
by Mark Schreiber
A "baby shock" now threatens Japan, according to one journalist. Meanwhile, older residents could be shipped off to China?
National / Science & Health Apr 18, 2021
15,000 older people vaccinated, double the government figure
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has said a total of about 6,700 seniors have so far received vaccine shots across Japan since the government started inoculations.
National / Media | BIG IN JAPAN Apr 17, 2021
Paralysis and calm: Two sides of Japan's inertia
by Michael Hoffman
COVID-19 hasn't (so far) affected Japan as badly as other Western countries, but sometimes extreme situations can push people to get up and try to improve their lots in life.
National Apr 12, 2021
Japan vaccinates 1,139 seniors as it begins COVID-19 inoculations for older people
Authorities are planning to secure enough shots of the Pfizer vaccine for roughly 36 million people age 65 or older and deliver them to municipalities by late June.
National / Social Issues | Longform Apr 10, 2021
The changing face of medical care for Japan's older residents amid COVID-19
by Alex K.T. Martin
The prolonged state of social isolation amid the ongoing pandemic is deteriorating the mental and physical health of Japan's seniors.
National / Science & Health Mar 14, 2021
COVID-19 vaccinations for elderly to begin in populated areas amid limited supplies
Japan is in the process of inoculating 4.8 million health care workers and plans to expand the vaccine program to include people aged 65 or older from April 12.
National Feb 27, 2021
Survey shows many of Japan's seniors are undecided about COVID-19 vaccines
A survey conducted on people who require home nursing care earlier this month showed 43% were unsure about receiving shots while 15% were against it entirely.
National Feb 25, 2021
COVID-19 vaccinations for older residents to start on April 12, Suga says
Vaccinations of older people will start on a small scale nationwide before ramping up from April 26, the country's vaccine czar, Taro Kono, told reporters.
National Feb 24, 2021
Hesitancy to ask for help slows earthquake recovery in part of Fukushima
A local welfare association that sets up volunteer centers in times of disaster has not done so following the quake earlier this month, saying it has not received any requests for help.