Life Sciences
Japan's aging society is the world's most urgent laboratory for life sciences innovation — and the solutions emerging here will matter everywhere. JStories' Life Sciences section covers Japan's dynamic intersection of AgeTech, BioTech, HealthTech, and MedTech: from longevity research and regenerative medicine to AI-powered diagnostics, digital health platforms, and next-generation medical devices.
With the world's oldest population and one of its strongest pharmaceutical industries, Japan is uniquely positioned to lead the global longevity economy. Whether it's a Kyoto University spinout developing a breakthrough cancer therapy, a Tokyo HealthTech startup deploying AI diagnostics, or an AgeTech pioneer reimagining elder care — JStories tells the stories at the frontier of Japan's health innovation.
INTERVIEW | How Japanese musician Grover turned his passion of ‘sound’ into a health-tech startup
JStories ー For over two decades, Yoshikazu Grover — better known simply as Grover — has...
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Japan Global Innovators’ Forum (JGIF) 2025: Startups from Japan and beyond unite to tackle global challenges
JSTORIES — Startups and innovators committed to solving global social issues gathered in Tokyo on March...
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Philippine startup scene: Filipino companies innovating for sustainability and social change
J-STORIES ー The Philippine startup scene is becoming an innovation hub. Based on a report by the...
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Relaxing AI music for dogs suffering from ‘separation anxiety’
J-STORIES ー “Man’s best friend” has lived alongside women, men, and children for tens of thousands of...
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Japanese silk has potential for applications in medicine, food and biotechnology
J-STORIES - Raw silk has been produced in Japan since ancient times. But today, as the world’s...
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Kickstarting Kansai: Rocket Pitch Night launches in Osaka for the second time
J-STORIES - After a successful event last year, Rocket Pitch Night 2024 is back in Kansai,...
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An AI Suitcase ‘guide dog’ for people with visual disabilities
J-STORIES - Guide dogs are important partners for people with visual disabilities, helping them navigate corners,...
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Using ‘avatar’ cells to test cancer drugs and come up with personalized treatments
J-STORIES - When treating cancer, it is vital to analyze the characteristics of a patient’s tumor...
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A 3D bioprinter that can create transplantable organs from patients’ own cells
J-Stories Executive Editor Toshi Maeda interviews Shizuka Akieda, CEO of Cyfuse Biomedical K.K. There are about...
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A lightweight robot that can be worn like clothing
J-STORIES - As some countries, including Japan, deal with the challenges of aging and shrinking populations,...
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