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.
The Brief #37 Brainwave monitor earphones, Customized wheelchairs
https://youtu.be/xZkbOISFfq0?t=0 Earphones are usually associated with music, but several Japanese companies have come up with a...
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The Brief #31 Smartphone game eye test, Electric Tuk-tuk tours
https://youtu.be/TQTCcQtunmc Japanese researchers have developed a smartphone game app that can detect early signs of glaucoma...
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Space shooter game has glaucoma in its sights
J-STORIES - Japanese researchers have paired smartphone game technology with field-of-vision tracking to come up with...
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‘Smart’ panties put periods first
J-STORIES - A Japanese joint venture is bringing wearable tech to women’s health with the world’s...
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Zapping parasites with ‘pulse power’
J-STORIES - Sashimi is a Japanese delicacy that has gained global popularity. But the slices of...
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Students develop device to detect dementia
J-STORIES - A shuffling gait is one of the early signs of dementia that can be...
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Mice cloned from freeze-dried cells
J-STORIES - Researchers at a university in central Japan have developed a new way to preserve...
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The Brief #19 Robot skin, Sharing traditional wisdom
https://youtu.be/E5OgGA35Hjg A Tokyo University research team has made history by covering a robot finger with real...
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Researchers coat robotic finger with self-healing skin
J-STORIES - It’s not quite Blade Runner yet, but scientists at a Japanese university may have brought...
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Fashion brand makes lit clothes for all
J-STORIES - Most apparel companies employ fashion designers, but not many also work with doctors and...
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