With many areas experiencing a severe lack of pediatricians, local governments are increasingly relying on mobile apps that provide their residents with timely medical advice.

Amid a rising trend of people seeking online medical consultations through video calls, the apps have proved popular among users seeking quick advice as well as among doctors who can make the most of their free time.

One such app, called Leber, was developed by Agree Inc., a startup based in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, in January 2018.