Offering Seniors Opportunities to Work
Silver Human Resources Center is interested in making a transition into offering seniors opportunities for work. Rather than simply working as a resources center to…
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Reduce “Burden” of Disabled Children says School Board Member
The suggestion by a newly appointed Ibaraki education board member has elicited online outrage. According to the member, the administration should encourage more prenatal screening…
Elderly in Japan Keep Fit with Karaoke
Recently a new program was launched that aims to reduce the need of nursing care amongst the elderly in Japan. The program was created last…
Japanese Government to Urge Nursing Care Robot Development
The Japanese government is launching a new program aimed at reducing the burden on caregivers and enabling elderly people to live more independently. The Health,…
Japan Post Supports Elderly with iPads
Soon after Japan Post Holdings Co., Apple and IBM Corp formed a business partnership, Japan Post Co. announced they’ll be lending 1,000 Apple iPads to…
First Master’s Thesis in Japanese Sign Language
Born without the ability to hear, 36-year old Shinya Kawabata is the first person in Japan to complete his master’s degree thesis in sign language…