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.
US-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange | 2024 US Delegation to Japan
A bipartisan delegation of seven US young political leaders traveled to Japan to meet with a variety of policymakers, business leaders, and local-level politicians in Tokyo and Yamaguchi Prefecture.
ROUNDTABLE | Discussion with Governor Kuroiwa on Kanagawa’s Aging and Healthcare Policy
As part of our new US-Japan Program on Healthy and Resilient Aging, JCIE hosted a discussion between Kanagawa Governor Yuji Kuroiwa and a group of experts in the fields of global health, aging, and sustainable development.
2025 US-Japan Healthy and Resilient Aging Exchange
Five community leaders, mainly from Kanagawa Prefecture, traveled to meet with counterparts in Washington DC and Columbus OH to share best practices and insights into the shared challenge of better coping with aging populations.
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.
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.
Leveraging Technology for the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing: Experiences of China, Japan and the Republic of Korea
This report is on the utilization of technology and effective policy interventions to support older persons in China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. It was published by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), with contributions from JCIE staff.
JCIE Publications | Asia on the Move: Regional Migration and the Role of Civil Society
Experts analyze migration trends in China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia; government efforts to manage this movement; and the role of NGOs in helping to protect migrants and to harness migration to benefit the region.
AHWIN Papers No. 4: Disaster Preparedness for Aging Populations—Lessons from Japan
The fourth publication in the “AHWIN Papers” series examines Japan’s actions to improve disaster preparedness to better safeguard the country’s aging population.