Local Japanese Economy at Crossroads
Is 'Degrowth' the Way?
Population decline is debilitating Japan’s local economies. But is economic growth the only way? Over the past decade an emphasis on interpersonal interaction, community development and happiness has gained rapid currency.
Rallying for the Elderly
Living Out Life at Home Isn't a Dream
As Japan looks forward to becoming a hyper-aging society, the government has begun encouraging the elderly to "live out their years at home," integrating medical treatment and long-term care to forge environments preferable to old age homes.
Battling a Declining Population
Japan Calls Women, Seniors to the Rescue
Japan's population is on the decline, with potentially disastrous consequences for the economy. Tokyo has responded with a population policy for the first time in 70 years that will put women and seniors in the spotlight.
The Cry of the Salaried Worker
Who's Looking after Me?
Squeezed between the demands of their jobs and the demands of taking care of aging parents, many middle-aged Taiwanese workers are desperate for a sound long-term care system that has yet to materialize.
Japan's New Voice on Aging:
Chizuko Ueno on Dying at Home
She wrote Japan's "bible on aging," and now bestselling author Chizuko Ueno has carried the discussion forward, with a thought-provoking series of articles on dying a dignified death at home.