EPISODE · Dec 8, 2021 · 37 MIN
Aging and AgeTech in Japan with Debbie Howard
from The AgeTech Podcast - by TheGerontechnologist · host Keren Etkin
Japan is the oldest country in the world, and with more than 34 million people over the age of 65, it already feels the effects that many countries will experience in the upcoming decades. In this episode, I spoke with Debbie Howard from the Carter JMRN group which specializes in market research in Japan. You'll learn about some unique aspects of their aging population and culture, and some of the challenges and opportunities that come with an aging society. We'll also take a look at what it takes for foreign entrepreneurs to being their agetech solutions to the Japanese market. So if you're curious about aging and agetech in Japan, stay tuned! To read Debbie's article on agetech in Japan, visit: https://www.thegerontechnologist.com/7-reasons-why-japan-gives-a-glimpse-into-the-future-of-aging-and-age-tech/
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Japan is the oldest country in the world, and with more than 34 million people over the age of 65, it already feels the effects that many countries will experience in the upcoming decades. In this episode, I spoke with Debbie Howard from the Carter JMRN group which specializes in market research in Japan. You'll learn about some unique aspects of their aging population and culture, and some of the challenges and opportunities that come with an aging society. We'll also take a look at what it takes for foreign entrepreneurs to being their agetech solutions to the Japanese market. So if you're curious about aging and agetech in Japan, stay tuned! To read Debbie's article on agetech in Japan, visit: https://www.thegerontechnologist.com/7-reasons-why-japan-gives-a-glimpse-into-the-future-of-aging-and-age-tech/
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