The world of baseball was buzzing with excitement as the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs faced off in Tokyo. The city was electric, but when Shohei Ohtani, Japan's beloved star, stepped up to bat, the crowd fell silent. This is a tradition in Japan, showing respect for the pitcher. The Dodg
In Japan, the link between work and sleep among older adults has not been widely explored. To shed light on this, a study focused on individuals aged 50 and above. It looked at how different work situations affect sleep duration and quality. The research used data from a large group of people over f
In Japan, COPD patients are making a big change. They are switching from using multiple inhalers to a single, once-daily inhaler. This new inhaler combines three medicines: fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium, and vilanterol. The goal is to make treatment easier and more effective. This switch is a g
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
Ever wondered if your sleep habits are influencing your health? Let's dive into the findings from a recent study. The study looked at over 62, 000 healthy adults in Japan. The average sleep time was about 6. 2 hours for men and 6. 1 hours for women. Interestingly, older folks, especially me
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
