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.
Avatar robots provide a new form of customer service
J-STORIES - In one café in Japan, customers are served by remotely operated robots. And the...
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Using augmented reality to reunite pet owners with their deceased dogs
J-STORIES - For many people, pets provide comfort and relief from the stresses of daily life....
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From journalist to entrepreneur: A Japanese reporter’s challenges and transitions
J-STORIES - Celebrating its second anniversary in April 2022, J-Stories, Japan's first solutions-focused media outlet, has...
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A taste sensor that can ‘visualize’ the flavors of food
JStories - Different people perceive tastes such as sweet, salty and sour in different ways, so...
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Letting a thousand cranes fly: Hiroshima students promote international peace through origami
J-STORIES - Due to its tragic past, Hiroshima has become the center for world peace and...
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Advanced near-infrared absorbing material turns sunlight into heat
J-STORIES - CWO is an advanced material that contains near-infrared absorbing microparticles. Developed by Sumitomo Metal Mining...
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Coffee, tea, or mobility? Tokyo cafe offers welfare equipment for elderly clients
J-STORIES – In Arakawa City, Tokyo, there’s a coffee shop that offers something different to its...
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Breathing new life into old wood
J-STORIES - In January, a wooden objet d'art from Japan attracted the attention of visitors to...
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Nursery school children prepare food with real knives
J-STORIES - These nursery school children are chopping vegetables with real knives and preparing fish. Sometimes...
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Dementia cafes in Japan: Nurturing hope and dignity amidst an aging society
J-STORIES - Japan, characterized as a “super aging” society with 29% of its population over 65-years-old...
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