Category: Japan

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 13, 2026 Number of comments0
Care Disability Elderly Health Japan Welfare

Japan Government White Paper finds over 70% concerned about future healthcare, welfare staff shortages

The report focused greatly on expected labour shortages which are thought will become even more severe by 2040, the role that technology will play in the care sector in the future with a strong emphasis on boosting productivity through the adoption of technology, such as artificial intelligence. The report also notes that survey results showed that more than 70% of the public are concerned about future staff shortages in healthcare.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 12, 2026 Number of comments0
Children Education Japan Sexual abuse Sexual Assault

Anti-Sexual Assault Certification Set for Japan’s Cram Schools

A Japanese public-interest association has established a system to certify “juku” cram schools taking sufficient measures to prevent sexual violence against children, with requirements including the installation of security cameras in classrooms. The move comes ahead of the Dec. 25 launch of a Japanese version of Britain’s Disclosure and Barring Service, which obliges facilities including schools and licensed nurseries to check the sexual offense records of teachers and others whose work involves contact with children.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 12, 2026 Number of comments0
Abilympics Disability Employment Japan Podcast Welfare

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Seeks Competitors for Tokyo Abilympics for February 2027 [Podcast Episode]

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will hold the 25th Tokyo Skills Competition for Persons with Disabilities, known as the Tokyo Abilympics, on Feb. 20, 2027, and will accept applications from Oct. 19 to Nov. 13. Applications must be submitted through an online form to be published on the website of the organisation’s Tokyo branch. Applicants’ eligibility will be reviewed, and participants will be selected and notified individually. Selection may be necessary if applications exceed the available places.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 10, 2026 1
Abilympics Disability Employment Japan Welfare

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Seeks Competitors for Tokyo Abilympics in February 2027

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will hold the 25th Tokyo Skills Competition for Persons with Disabilities, known as the Tokyo Abilympics, on Feb. 20, 2027, and will accept applications from Oct. 19 to Nov. 13. Applications must be submitted through an online form to be published on the website of the organisation’s Tokyo branch. Applicants’ eligibility will be reviewed, and participants will be selected and notified individually. Selection may be necessary if applications exceed the available places.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 10, 2026 Number of comments0
Infectious Diseases Influenza Japan

Japan Flu Cases Exceed Alert Level

The average number of new influenza cases per regularly monitored medical institution in Japan stood at 11.35 in the week through Sunday, exceeding the alert level of 10, the health ministry said Friday. The figure, based on reports from about 3,000 such medical institutions nationwide, surpassed the level indicating the possibility of an outbreak within four weeks, reaching the threshold about a month earlier than last year.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 9, 2026 Number of comments0
Disability Health Japan Medical Mental Health

Mental Disorders among Medical Workers Surge in Japan

Japan has seen a surge in approved compensation claims by medical workers for work-related mental disorders, a government white paper showed Friday.  The data from fiscal 2021 to fiscal 2023 show an annual average of 59.3 cases, up 3.6-fold from the 16.3 cases for fiscal 2012 to fiscal 2014. The most common factor over the entire survey period was “experiences or sightings of tragic accidents or disasters.”

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 9, 2026 Number of comments0
Disability Discrimination Housing Japan

One in 10 people with disabilities in Japan have been refused rental housing, some turned away without discussion

The survey was conducted from December last year to March this year through 20 member organisations and other channels, receiving responses from 400 people. The results have recently been compiled. Surveys of this scale targeting people with disabilities themselves are said to be rare. Of the 311 respondents who answered whether they had ever been refused rental housing, 33 said they had.