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Japan’s International Cooperation for Global Health

WEB24 | highlighting japan H ealth is an essential basis for people’s lives, social stabil-ity, and economic develop-ment. And yet, all over the world, there are still many people with

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Making a Society of Health and Longevity a Reality

WEBMaking a Society of Health and Longevity a Reality. Japan is one of the rare countries where extended human longevity is a widespread reality. We asked Vice-Minister for …

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Japan’s International Cooperation for Global Health

WEBIn August 2022, Japan also announced that it will contribute up to 1.08 billion USD to the Global Fund over the coming three years to support measures against the three major …

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HEALTHCARE IN JAPAN November 2014 Highlighting Japan

WEBThe proportion of elderly in Japan's population, therefore, is on the rise. To keep older citizens in good health in a progressively aging society, healthcare reforms …

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A Society of Health and Longevity September 2018 Highlighting …

WEBThe world knows that Japan is a place where people live long and generally prosper, and the country is working hard to secure its legacy of health and longevity. …

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Helping Japan’s Citizens Live Longer, Healthier Lives

WEBJapanese enjoy one of the longest life expectancy rates in the world. The proportion of elderly in Japan's population, therefore, is on the rise. To keep older citizens in good …

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Suiseki : The Essence of Nature in a Single Stone

WEBSuiseki strongly reflects Japan’s aesthetics and way of seeing nature, and has garnered attention from around the world in recent years. Suiseki is the art of appreciation of a …

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A Society of Health and Longevity December 2015 Highlighting …

WEBAiming to Live Long and Prosper. Nagano Prefecture once had Japan's worst death rate from stroke and similar illnesses, with many residents consuming high daily …

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Regional Revitalization Paves the Way for the Future of Japan

WEBOvercrowding in Tokyo and surrounding areas and rural depopulation will have serious consequences for Japan’s society and economy. Regional revitalization is necessary to …

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What Is Japan Doing About Metabolic Syndrome

WEBNow reportedly affecting one out of every two men and one out of every four women over forty in Japan, metabolic syndrome has become a factor hindering long, healthy lives. …

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The Diverse Islands of Japan November 2021 Highlighting Japan

WEBOnce the COVID-19 situation has settled down, I hope many people from Japan and overseas will go to visit the various remote islands in Japan. * According to the Japan …

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The History and Culture of Japanese Dolls March 2022

WEBWe spoke to Hayashi Naoteru, director of the Japan Doll Culture Research Laboratory, about the history and features of Japanese dolls. Tell us about how Japanese dolls …

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Life Guide August 2014 Highlighting Japan

WEBIn 1948, after the Second World War, the Ministry of Welfare (present Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare) started issuing this handbook to protect the welfare of children in …

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From Japan to the world July 2018 Highlighting Japan

WEBThe MOTTAINAI Campaign is a movement in Japan with an interesting genesis that takes its name from the Japanese word mottainai, which is often translated as “What a …

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Just Exhale August 2014 Highlighting Japan

WEBUsing Your Breath to Analyze Your Health. When we exhale during the breathing cycle, nearly 80 percent of the breath we release is nitrogen, with the remaining 20 percent …

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Ideas for Healthier, Longer Lives June 2012 Highlighting Japan

WEBGovernment policy mandates that every Japanese citizen be under some sort of public medical insurance. Japan has the world's highest average longevity, and has achieved …

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Rajio Taiso: Japan’s National Exercises October 2019

WEBRadio-taiso gymnastic exercises are carried out in schools, workplaces and other community gathering spaces. For Japanese people, these exercises are deeply familiar. …

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The Blessings of Wa-Herb April 2020 Highlighting Japan

WEBThe Japan Herb Federation defines wa-herb (“wa” means Japanese) as the useful plants that have grown naturally or been cultivated in many parts of Japan since before the Edo …

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New Possibilities for an Aging Society February 2021

WEBIn 1950, the average life expectancy in Japan was slightly less than 60 years. In 2019, it was approximately 84 years. Moreover, approximately 5% of the population was 65 and …

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