Society
Japan is navigating some of the world's most complex social challenges — and emerging innovators are responding with solutions that matter beyond borders. JStories' Society section covers the startups, policymakers, and changemakers driving Japan's social transformation: Diversity & inclusion, EdTech, FemTech, Media innovation, and Social Impact.
From EdTech platforms reimagining how Japan's next generation learns, to FemTech founders tackling taboos in women's health, to social entrepreneurs building more inclusive communities — JStories covers Japan's social innovation ecosystem with rigour and solutions focus. Japan's social challenges — demographic decline, gender gaps, educational rigidity — are also innovation opportunities.
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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Tapping the diversity and expertise of refugees to create innovation
J-STORIES - The number of refugees worldwide is currently the highest it has been since World...
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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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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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From Japan to the world: globalizing Japanese startups
J-STORIES - For ideas to change the world, they must be known by the world. This...
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A new role for media to connect Japanese startups to the world
J-STORIES - Celebrating its second anniversary in April 2022, J-Stories, Japan's first solution-focused media, has been...
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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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Majic Shields: The presentation video from JGIF
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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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