Reports estimate Japan will face a shortage of 11 million workers by 2040, as nearly 30% of the population will be over 65.

Japan is looking to become the dominant source of robotics by 2040, expedited by an aging population and a growing need for ...

TOKYO (Reuters) - Recently in Tokyo an AI-driven robot leaned over a man lying on his back and gently put a hand on his knee and another on a shoulder and rolled him onto his side -- a manoeuvre used ...

Robots are stepping into critical roles across industries in Japan, driven by demographic pressures and workforce decline.

The U.S. population is older than ever, and that trend is accelerating. As baby boomers age and birth rates decline, the country is heading toward a demographic reality that Japan has been grappling ...

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc plans to raise the age for mandatory retirement to 65 from the current 60, the latest push to retain talent in an ageing population.

The rise of adult diaper usage in Japan is not just a healthcare issue—it’s a stark reminder of the country’s rapidly aging population. With fewer young people and more seniors, diapers are ...