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Japan’s Aging Population Will Increase Disaster Vulnerability

Japan’s Aging Population Will Increase Disaster Vulnerability

By Maxime Polleri
As the Noto earthquake showed, the elderly are among the most impacted by natural disasters. 

Japan’s Self-Destructive Immigration Policy

Japan’s Self-Destructive Immigration Policy

By Markus Bell
Criminalizing asylum seekers and stigmatizing immigration is only worsening Japan’s demographic crisis.
Japan’s Lesson for the World: Robots Won’t Save Us

Japan’s Lesson for the World: Robots Won’t Save Us

By Paul Christensen
Rethinking Japan’s global relevance in the 21st century.

How Does Japan’s Aging Society Affect Its Economy?

How Does Japan’s Aging Society Affect Its Economy?

By Simran Walia
The aging crisis will have major impacts on Japan's economy. What can the Abe government do to mitigate the damage?

High-Profile Pedestrian Fatalities Point Finger at Japan’s Aging Drivers

High-Profile Pedestrian Fatalities Point Finger at Japan’s Aging Drivers

By Thisanka Siripala
A series of deadly car mishaps across Japan aims a spotlight at elderly drivers and inconsistent road safety policies.

Japan's Robot Revolution in Senior Care

Japan's Robot Revolution in Senior Care

By Thisanka Siripala
Being cared for by robots is becoming the method of choice among elderly residents.

Japan’s Births and Marriages Spiral to Record Low

Japan’s Births and Marriages Spiral to Record Low

By Thisanka Siripala
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has pledged to address the issue of an aging society, but the data is not encouraging.
How Japan's Aging Population Impacts National Defense

How Japan's Aging Population Impacts National Defense

By Pam Kennedy
With fewer and fewer young people to recruit, Japan's military will face staffing shortfalls.

Japan's Migrant Worker Conundrum

Japan's Migrant Worker Conundrum

By Dennis McCornac and Rong Zhang
A look at the challenges faced by Chinese migrant workers in Japan's construction industry.

A Checkup for Japan’s ‘Womenomics’ Policy

A Checkup for Japan’s ‘Womenomics’ Policy

By Clint Richards
Abe touts his policy at the U.N., although its implementation will need to overcome cultural barriers.

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