Lifestyle
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.
TOKYO SNAPSHOTS | ファインダーが映す都市の素顔
J-Stories presents a special end-of-year programme of photo stories that capture Tokyo (and the Tokyo region)...
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Designer toilets: on the map of Tokyo’s must-see attractions
J-STORIES ー Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya district, known for the world’s busiest pedestrian crossing, neon lights, fashion,...
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Can UNESCO recognition save Japan’s shrinking sake industry?
J-STORIES — Japan’s sake brewing industry is a valued art believed to date back as far...
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Tokyo hosts world’s largest projection mapping event
J-STORIES - Back in February, a huge projection mapping event took place in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district,...
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Pokémon GO Fans flock to Fukuoka for exclusive ‘Wild Area’ event
J-STORIES - Get ready, Pokémon Trainers! A special event is coming to Fukuoka, Japan, bringing never-before-seen Pokémon...
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Metaverse classroom eases school refusers back into education
J-STORIES - In Japan, so-called “school refusal” is a major problem, with 299,048 children not attending elementary...
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Evolving electric wheelchairs: From welfare equipment to personal mobility
J-STORIES ー Today, there is a growing effort to use electric wheelchairs as a means of...
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Bringing Tokyo’s traditional crafts into the 21st century
J-STORIES - Japan’s traditional crafts, a rich repository of centuries-old skills and techniques, are popular with...
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AI water circulation system replaces water pipes in post-disaster situations
J-STORIES - WOTA is a startup company tackling global water issues using its unique water treatment...
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The future of flavor: New technology aims to make low-salt diets more enjoyable
J-STORIES – While it's well-known that excessive salt intake can lead to high blood pressure and...
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