Income inequality is growing again in Japan and approaching a record level due to increase in the elderly and lower incomes among active workers, according to the results of a survey released by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

At an annual event in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, people demonstrated their skills at scooping up small goldfish on Sunday. (euronews.com)

Many Japanese people moved to the Philippines before World War II and engaged in activities such as hemp cultivation. At its peak, there were 30,000 Japanese immigrants. Many of them married local Filipino women, formed families, and established communities in various regions.

An 83-year-old woman has died after being attacked by a bear in Ichinohe Town, Iwate Prefecture, on Wednesday.

Kabukicho is one of the most popular places for tourists in Japan, but behind the bright lights and stores is a very dark secret. Since the coronavirus pandemic, hundreds of children have run away from home and come to Tokyo for refuge from their broken families. (Oriental Pearl)

The healthy eating habit of including fish in one's diet is growing increasingly expensive for older adults in Japan. (Japan Times)

The Japanese government's chief coronavirus adviser says a ninth wave of infections may have started in the country, and additional vaccinations and other measures are needed to curb the number of deaths. (NHK)

Poor circulation slows the arrival of blood to our cells and organs. This in turn chokes delivery of vital oxygen and nutrients to tissues. The most serious problem arises when cells do not get an adequate supply of oxygen, however. (newsonjapan.com)

Police arrested a 31-year-old man Friday over a knife and gun attack in the city of Nakano, Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, that left four people dead including two policemen. (arabnews.com)

Five female customers at a supermarket in Inazawa City, Aichi, were seriously injured on Saturday morning when a car crashed into the building after an elderly driver mistakenly stepped on the gas pedal instead of the brake. (NOJ / FNN)

Corporate involvement in agriculture is growing in Japan. The number of companies in the sector increased 30% over the five years through 2022, accounting for roughly 40% of domestic sales. (Nikkei)

Japan's Astellas Pharma said on Monday it agreed to buy U.S. drugmaker Iveric Bio Inc for about $5.9 billion in its biggest acquisition, giving it access to a range of ophthalmology treatments. (Nikkei)

An elderly couple who were picking wild vegetables in Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture, on Thursday were attacked by a bear leaving them with facial injuries. (NOJ)

A man attacked two elderly women with an ax in Hino, western Tokyo, on Friday night and fled the scene, police said. (Kyodo)

Japanese experts say a ninth wave of the coronavirus in the country could cause many deaths, mainly of elderly people. (NHK)

An annual cherry blossom viewing event began Thursday at the Japan Mint in Osaka, with elderly and disabled invitees enjoying the sight a day before the famous springtime fixture opens to the general public. (Japan Today)

An increasing number of young people in Indonesia have been training to become carers for the elderly as part of a Japanese government scheme to employ foreigners with special skills. (South China Morning Post)

Telecom giant NTT is joining efforts to fight telephone scams by offering free caller identification to households with older members. (NHK)

People will be advised to use their discretion regarding masking up in public from Monday, under the government’s eased mask-wearing guidelines. (The Japan News)

Japan has been experiencing a spike in crime rates among the elderly, and the reason may surprise you. (unilad.com)

Some of the smartphones seized from four men suspected of coordinating a string of robberies across Japan had almost no data left inside, indicating attempts to hide evidence linking them with the crimes, investigative sources said Wednesday. (Japan Today)

From April, revised traffic laws will allow self-driving delivery robots to navigate streets across Japan. (WION)

The Philippines deported on Tuesday two of four Japanese men suspected of planning and coordinating a string of robberies across Japan beginning last year, with Japanese police immediately arresting them when they boarded a flight to Japan. (Nikkei)

Japan may be on track to becoming a "land of grandparents," as birth rates falls and its elderly population swells. (AA)

Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency has warned that the elderly and children may choke on the annual setsubun ehomaki rolls, so they should be careful to cut them into pieces and chew them well. (ANNnewsCH)