Aging is a natural process, but it can bring challenges, especially when it comes to medication. Older adults often take multiple drugs, some of which can have unwanted side effects. One type of drug that has been under the microscope is anticholinergic medications. These drugs can cause issues like
Heat-related illnesses are a growing worry for public health. Everyone knows that hot weather can be dangerous, but did you know that the risk of dying in the hospital from heat-related issues isn't always higher in the hottest places? A big study in Japan looked at this problem. They used data from
Buddhist temples are quietly becoming a lifeline for families caring for loved ones with dementia. These places of worship are stepping up to fill a gap in the community's support system. This is happening outside of the usual government-run programs. They are offering a unique space for caregiver
Imagine this: over 120 teams gathered in a snowy mountain city in Japan, ready for a massive snowball fight. This wasn't just any snowball fight; it was the 35th annual Koide International Snowball Fight in Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture. The city is about 112 miles northwest of Tokyo, deep in Japan's "
In a surprising turn of events, three major Japanese car companies—Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi—have decided to end their discussions about merging. This decision came after Nissan's top executive, Makoto Uchida, expressed concerns about the potential merger's impact on Nissan's future. Uchida felt
Netflix Japan has a packed schedule for 2025, kicking off with a thrilling samurai drama called "Last Samurai Standing. " Imagine this: 300 samurai warriors, all the toughest and best, gather at the historic Tenryuji Temple in Kyoto. They're promised a whopping 100 billion yen prize, but there's a t
Imagine you're a medical student in Japan, you've just completed a rigorous course, and now the time has come for course evaluations. It is not as simple as it may be in many other countries. Culture, which is very different in Japan, plays a huge role in how students give academic feedback. Japan’s
President Donald Trump recently dropped a bombshell. He announced that Nippon Steel, a Japanese steel giant, was no longer planning to buy U. S. Steel. Instead, they were looking into investing in the company. This news came as a surprise to many. The president mistakenly called Nippon Steel "Nissa
Nuclear medicine has been revolutionized by many people and institutions. The Japanese Society of Nuclear Medicine (JSNM) is one of them. This year, JSNM marks its 60th year of existence. It is dedicated to exploring new ways to diagnose and treat diseases through nuclear techniques. This organiza
The producers at Focus Features are close to sealing a deal with Hyde Park Entertainment and Mario Kassar Productions to bring a new version of the chilling Japanese horror novel, Audition, to life. This isn't the first time the novel, originally published in 1997, has been adapted for the big scree
