National / Science & Health Jan 16, 2021
Japanese scientists discover medical agent that could slow aging-related diseases
The discovery is expected to help improve the treatment and prevention of diseases such as arteriosclerosis and diabetes.
National Jan 2, 2021
Kane Tanaka, born on Jan. 2, 1903, was recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest living person in March 2019 at the age of 116.
National / Media | MEDIA MIX Dec 26, 2020
Should older people pay a larger share of their health care costs?
by Philip Brasor
The government has approved a proposal that would require those aged over 74 to pay 20% of health care costs out of pocket, thus doubling the portion they currently pay.
Business Dec 16, 2020
Japan’s ¥73.6 trillion stimulus hinges on spending by older generation
by Toru Fujioka
People over the age of 65 make up 29% of the population and account for almost 40% of the consumer spending that is the biggest driver of Japan’s economy.
National Dec 4, 2020
Japan likely to raise older people's medical payments from October 2022
If the income threshold is set at ¥1.7 million as proposed by the government, 5.2 million people would face a medical payment increase.
National Dec 2, 2020
New virus wave forcing experts to adjust strategies
by Gearoid Reidy
More than half of the country’s over 2,000 coronavirus deaths have come from those 80 or older.
Asia Pacific / Social Issues Nov 30, 2020
China stirs trouble with plan to hike retirement age from 60
China is making a new push to raise one of the world’s lowest retirement ages as it tries to cope with a rapidly graying population, a move that’s already fueling public discontent and will test the Communist Party’s ability to implement reforms. The ruling party ...
World / Social Issues Nov 23, 2020
With two-child policy still in place, graying China looks to boost fertility
China introduced a controversial "one-child policy" in 1978, saying efforts to reduce poverty and develop the economy were being undermined by population growth.
World / Science & Health Nov 14, 2020
Visitors to care homes in parts of England will be able to get tested for COVID-19 under a new pilot plan aimed at reducing onerous restrictions in time for Christmas, the health ministry said Saturday. With England under lockdown until December, care home visits can ...
Business / Corporate | Regional Voices: Hokkaido Nov 6, 2020
The problem has recently become more visible in Okhotsk, Hokkaido, where the number of companies seeking support from one bank doubled in five years.
National / Science & Health Nov 3, 2020
Tests on mice in space uncover protein that may combat aging
by Munehisa Tokunaga
Experiments on mice that were taken to the International Space Station have shown an internal protein has the potential to help slow the aging process, according to a joint study by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and Tohoku University.
National Oct 30, 2020
Overnight nursing care users dropped 20% in May amid pandemic
Despite high demand for nursing services in general, the number of care facility users sharply fell as older people refrained from visiting for fear of being infected.