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Getting better

How Japan is ushering in
the future of healthcare

Unlock The Real Japan combines Nikkei Asia’s renowned insight into the business world with Time Out Tokyo’s knowledge of city life, ensuring that visiting executives can experience all sides of Japan.

This special site looks at the future of healthcare. With a graying population, Japan has an extra imperative to ensure its people stay healthier for longer, and we are proud to feature the scientists attempting to create a healthier nation. Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai will offer a platform for new health technology, and we’ve also previewed some of its grand plans. Of course, the point of staying healthy is to enjoy life—and so we’ve rounded up Tokyo’s newest openings to allow you to do just that.

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Signature moves

Signature moves

Shin-Ichi Fukuoka

Shin-Ichi Fukuoka’s grand plans for Expo 2025

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Tiny miracles

Tiny miracles

Dr. Kazunori Kataoka

Meet Kazunori Kataoka: nano-biotech pioneer

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A better tomorrow

A better tomorrow

Expo 2025 Healthcare Pavillion

Previewing the Expo 2025 Healthcare Pavilion

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A healthy investment

A healthy investment

Partner content by The Government of Japan

Five ways Kenko Investment for Health is changing the region

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Out of office

Out of office

Yoshio Tashiro

Global medical technology company Olympus’s plans for a smarter way to work

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Roads to recovery

Roads to recovery

Dr. Masaharu Sakoh

Taking an “aggressive” approach to helping stroke victims

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Going to trial

Going to trial

Dr. Kenichi Nakamura

Targeting types of cancer more common in Asia

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Etiquette guide

Etiquette guide

A helping hand

How to get medical help in Japan

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Culture club

Culture club

Shunichi Tokura and Jacob Benbunan

New strategies for Japan’s tourist industry

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Unlock Tokyo

Unlock Tokyo

Area guide

The capital’s newest attractions

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