More than 100,000 people in Japan are now aged 100 or older

Figures show 88% of the centenarians are women as the population continues to age and shrink.
Al Jazeera

Japan moves to tighten rules for foreigners, throwing futures into doubt

Tokyo is raising the bar for permanent residency amid a broader rightward shift in the Asian nation's politics.
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Japan has record 100,000 people aged over 100: How societies are ageing

Fewer births and worsening labour shortages are placing mounting pressure on Japan’s social care system.

Why don't Japanese people distinguish between religions?

The reasons and background behind Japanese customs from a foreigner's perspectiveThose who have traveled to Japan may have ...

Japan Reaches a Unique Milestone, With More Than 100,000 People Aged 100 or Over

Tetsuo Sato is one of 100,000 Japanese who are now over 100 years old. He plans on celebrating his 107th birthday at a hot springs hotel.
NPR

Young Japanese people work to revive a vanishing village

Entrepreneurial young Japanese people are trying to reinvigorate Japan's most aged village — where more than two thirds of residents are over 65 — and keep it from vanishing from the map. Villages ...
The Conversation

As Japan’s popularity booms, a new survey shows strong anti‑foreigner sentiment

Japan is experiencing historically high numbers of foreigners. Its population is shrinking, and its workforce is ageing, driving foreign labour to historic levels. In addition, the number of ...
Kensuke Matsuyama on MSN

Why Japanese people wait at empty crosswalks

In this short video, I share a funny moment from everyday life in Japan. The light is red, there are no cars in sight, and ...

Thoughts on why I believe Japanese people can be quite successful in America

I believe Japanese people can be more successful in America.Since I started working in America, I have felt this consistently.That is, perhaps Japanese people are actually quite well-suited for ...