WEBINAR | From the Frontlines of an Aging Asia: Insights from the Winners of the 4th Healthy Aging Prize for Asian Innovation
To coincide with the presence of the Grand Prize Winners of the 4th Healthy Aging Prize for Asian Innovation (HAPI) in Japan for a week-long study tour, JCIE is hosting a special hybrid event featuring representatives from all three winners.
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.
San Diego County Delegation Participates in US-Japan Healthy and Resilient Aging Exchange
Community leaders from San Diego County visited counterparts in Tokyo and Kumamoto Prefecture to share best practices and insights into the shared challenge of better coping with aging populations, with a special focus on disaster prevention, response, and resilience for older people.
National Network for an Inclusive Future (NANIF)
JCIE has launched the National Network for an Inclusive Future, which aims to support the establishment of regional platforms to discuss the acceptance and settlement of foreigners throughout Japan. With support from the Toyota Foundation, JCIE will work with local governments, councils, NPOs, companies, media, and other Japanese organizations tackling obstacles to foreign talent and multicultural coexistence in local communities.
Foreign Residents in Japan & The Role of Japanese NPOs
JCIE USA conducted a 9-month project from January 1-September 30, 2025 focused on Japanese NPOs that support foreign residents. Through background research and interviews with a select group of Japanese NPOs, the project identified their key challenges, how they collaborate with other stakeholders, and the insights they are seeking from international experience, particularly the United States.
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.
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.
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.
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).