JCIE Japan Research Officer Yoshitaka Nishino Co-authors Article on Health Problems of Uninsured Immigrants in Japan

Researchers surveyed uninsured immigrant workers in Japan to assess changes in health and lifestyle, and found a need for increased access to medical treatment, detailed examinations, and oral care for this population.
Korea-Japan Forum | 32nd Meeting

The 32nd Korea-Japan Forum, held in Tokyo, brought together participants to discuss domestic political shifts and bilateral relations, economic and security issues facing the two countries, and the latest geopolitical developments in East Asia. They also looked at civil society and youth exchange as critical keys to the future of bilateral ties. The event also featured a Junior Forum for youths from the two countries.
Democracy for the Future | Diet Roundtable with NED Vice President Brian Joseph

National Endowment for Democracy (NED) Vice President Brian Joseph spoke about the role of nongovernmental organizations such as the NED in supporting democracies to a group of 15 Diet members as well as six staff from Diet offices. The group discussed a wide range of topics in relation to democracy support and the state of democracy in Asia, including challenges with Myanmar’s democratization process, challenges surrounding the situation in Hong Kong, and Japan’s role as the region faces setbacks to democracy.
Members of ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) Visit Japan

JCIE hosted members of ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) to Japan under our Democracy for the Future Program for meetings with Japanese legislators, Civil Society groups and the Media.
Award Ceremony for 4th Healthy Aging Prize for Asian Innovation (HAPI)

The winners of the 4th Healthy Aging Prize for Asian Innovation were celebrated at a ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand.
Tanaka Juku Seminar Series

In 2006, JCIE launched the JCIE Tanaka Juku, an annual three-month series of intensive evening seminars for about 20 young political leaders, corporate executives, journalists, and emerging intellectual leaders under the tutorage of Hitoshi Tanaka, JCIE senior fellow and former deputy minister for foreign affairs.
Innovation for an Aging Asia—Case Studies from the Healthy Aging Prize for Asian Innovation (HAPI)

This case study report features nearly two dozen innovations that address issues common to aging populations. These programs, policies, and products were recognized in the first three rounds of the Healthy Aging Prize for Asian Innovation (HAPI).
AHWIN Papers No. 3: The Path to Community-Based Integrated Care

The third publication in the “AHWIN Papers” series covers Japan’s transition to community-based integrated care to address the challenges of its older population.
JCIE Publication | A Growing Force: Civil Society’s Role in Asian Regional Security

The authors explore the role of civil society organizations in responding to security threats in the five areas of piracy, disaster relief, human trafficking, health, and climate change, in order to analyze their effectiveness and what can be done to make them more successful.
JCIE Publications | Asia Pacific Security Outlook 2005

This edition focuses on the frailty of human security shown in the aftermath of the great tsunami in December of 2004, even in an era of technology and instant communication; it also discusses more traditional security issues.