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.
‘Magic floor’ helps prevent fall injury among the elderly
J-STORIES - Accidents can happen at any time, but in super-aging societies such as Japan the...
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Japanese joint venture launches world’s first wearable tech ‘smart’ underwear
J-STORIES - A Japanese joint venture is bringing wearable tech to women’s health with the world’s...
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INTERVIEW | How one innovative startup is selling true bionic legs
This content is provided in partnership with Tokyo-based startup podcast Disrupting Japan. Please enjoy the podcast and...
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Archive | Revitalizing regional economies through cancer treatment tourism in Japan’s geothermal springs
J-STORIES - Japan has a long history of what could be called therapeutic tourism, with people...
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Breaking the pain barrier: Advanced liquid biopsy system offers painless cancer testing for pets
J-STORIES - Cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs and cats, but many cancer...
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Fishing for fashion: Fish leather becomes the latest sensation in the fashion world
J-STORIES - In Japan, as raw fish is processed into sashimi, sushi, and other dishes, every...
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Allergy product not to be sneezed at
J-STORIES - Sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose ... the symptoms are universal, and often unbearable. Now...
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The Brief #50 High-tech medical tourism, Greening with garbage
https://youtu.be/GuiFY31f3bE Medical tourism has a long history in Japan. The health-giving properties of natural spring water...
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From hot springs to cancer therapy
J-STORIES - Japan has a long history of what could be called therapeutic tourism, with people...
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The Brief #49 Fish Leather, Rice Plastic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTjpQmLf0ys A Tokyo startup has taken a Japanese food staple and developed it into a biomass...
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