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Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 1, 2016
More than 1,000 people still stranded in Iwate in typhoon's wake
An estimated 1,100 people remained stranded in eight municipalities in Iwate Prefecture and 17 were still missing late Thursday, two days after Typhoon Lionrock struck the region, killing 11.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Aug 23, 2016
Negligence suspected in death of Suita nursing home patient whose respirator had shut off
A female patient was found dead in a nursing home in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, after her artificial respirator had stopped working, prompting the Osaka Prefectural Police to launch an investigation into possible professional negligence.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jun 28, 2016
Osaka startup releases updated robot doll to keep seniors company
An Osaka-based startup founded by health care product group Fujimoto Holding Co. and toymaker Wiz Co. has released an upgraded version of a stuffed robot doll designed to be a conversation partner for elderly people.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Jun 27, 2016
Nursing care workers hard to find but in demand in aging Japan
As the nation's population rapidly grays, ensuring there are enough nursing care workers to meet growing demand has become a pressing issue.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Jun 27, 2016
Aichi university, Toyota in joint project for robot-aided seniors complex
Fujita Health University in Toyoake, Aichi Prefecture, is partnering with Toyota Motor Corp. to open a Robotic Smart Home — a base for nursing robots at the Toyoake apartment complex — next spring.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 20, 2016
Nagoya service aids aging Chinese lost in translation
A Nagoya-based nonprofit organization has started a free translation service to support elderly Chinese residents having trouble with Japan's nursing care insurance system because of the language barrier and lack of knowledge.
JAPAN / Society
May 29, 2016
As other Asian nations face problems with aging, Japan plans to export nursing care system
The government plans to launch a project this summer to export Japan's nursing care system and reap profits by helping other Asian countries such as China and Thailand cope with their rapidly aging populations, according to government sources.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 19, 2016
Japan's struggling bathhouses turning to day care, entertainment to stay afloat
The era of the sento (bathhouse) was back when private homes lacked bathtubs.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
May 6, 2016
250,000 Japanese engaged in 'double care' of children, adult family members: survey
An estimated 253,000 people are currently shouldering the double burden of raising children while also caring for sick or elderly family members, a recent survey by the Cabinet Office has found.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 2, 2016
Over 15,000 elderly people found using unauthorized nursing homes
A survey finds that at least 15,000 seniors are living in unauthorized nursing homes across Japan, raising concerns about their health and safety.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 27, 2016
Untimely call of nature leads to inspiration for pocket toilet-time monitor
Business ideas are often hatched in unlikely places. But for Atsushi Nakanishi, an epiphany could not have hit him at a worse time.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 7, 2016
Japan to shake up firms' nursing care leave system
A moderate shake-up of the nursing care leave system is approaching after the enactment of a revised law last month, as the government tries to help people stay in work rather than quit when faced with the need to take care of relatives.
JAPAN
Apr 7, 2016
Caring for seniors a drain on Japan's workers, survey finds
A survey by the Japanese Trade Union Confederation (Rengo) has found that 27.9 percent of workers aged 40 or older who had to care for elderly family members said the burden made them think of quitting their job. Only 1.6 percent actually did so.
JAPAN
Feb 27, 2016
Health ministry panel urges allowing foreign caregivers to engage in elderly home care
A health ministry panel is compiling plans aimed at allowing foreign caregivers to take care of elderly patients in their homes due to expected labor shortages.
EDITORIALS
Feb 19, 2016
Abuse at nursing care facilities
Poor working conditions and pay for employees at nursing care homes could be a factor behind the abuse of elderly residents at such facilities.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Feb 17, 2016
Grudge against patients suspected as motive in Kawasaki nursing home slayings
The former nursing care employee under arrest for allegedly throwing three elderly patients to their deaths at a facility in Kawasaki is opening up to investigators on why he committed the acts, police sources said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / DEMOGRAPHIC CHALLENGES
Jan 3, 2016
Options available to mitigate dangers of living alone with dementia
At first glance, it's hard to tell what's wrong with Keiko Sawada. As casual exchanges continue, however, it becomes increasingly clear the former bar hostess has serious memory problems.
JAPAN / Society
Nov 27, 2015
Steps unveiled to up elderly housing, child care; skeptics hit lack of specifics
A government panel announced a package of measures Thursday to increase the number of nursing care homes for the elderly and to make day care services available for more children.
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 1, 2015
Sompo Japan to buy nursing care unit from Watami for ¥21 billion
Major property and casualty insurance group Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc. plans to acquire the elderly nursing care unit of pub and restaurant chain operator Watami Co. for about ¥21 billion, industry sources said Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 25, 2015
Kobe issues ordinance banning pachinko, other gambling-type activities at elderly centers
As Japan's elderly population grows, some day-care centers are offering users pachinko, card games and other forms of entertainment as a pastime — as if they are playing at casinos.
Japan says Biden's description of nation as xenophobic is 'unfortunate'
The National Diet building in Tokyo
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
G7 eyes plan on U.S.-led $50 billion aid package for Ukraine
A local resident visits the Lychakiv cemetery in Lviv, Ukraine, on Thursday. The U.S. is in talks with close partners to lead a group of allies that would give as much as $50 billion in aid to Ukraine.
Japan drops to 70th in press freedom rankings
A businessman reads a newspaper outside a train station in Tokyo.
Kishida talks up bolstered Latin American ties as China cements position
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a news conference in Sao Paulo on Saturday.
Japan’s tween skateboarders get head start on preparations for 2028 Olympics
Ibuki Matsumoto competes at an event in Osaka on April 21.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Kishida talks up bolstered Latin American ties as China cements position
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a news conference in Sao Paulo on Saturday.
Debate on constitutional revision at a standstill despite Kishida's pledges
With less than two months left before the conclusion of the current session of parliament, any possibility that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida can deliver constitutional reform before the end of his term as Liberal Democratic Party president in late September, as he has promised, appears remote.
Sapporo court ruling on Ainu fishing rights presents tough questions
A traditional Ainu preserved food called <i>satchep</i> (dried fish) being made at the government-run National Ainu Museum and Park, nicknamed Upopoy, in the town of Shiraoi, Hokkaido, on Dec. 25. The Sapporo District Court ruled last month that the Raporo Ainu Nation's rights as an Indigenous people did not extend to having an inherent right to fish for commercial reasons.

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