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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 10 MIN

Japan's Forgetting Crisis: Dementia, Brain Health & What Wasabi Can Do

from Narrative Japan · host Narrative Japan Podcast🌸

Japan has 4.43 million dementia patients — and a Lancet study says 40% of cases are preventable. From wasabi compounds fighting Alzheimer's to VR nostalgia therapy backed by Google, the race to protect memory is on.◆Introduction: Can Japan solve its forgetting crisis?With the world's oldest population, Japan faces a dementia epidemic projected to reach 6.45 million by 2060. But groundbreaking research reveals that hearing aids, brain exercise, wasabi-derived compounds, and virtual reality nostalgia trips could dramatically reduce the toll. Meanwhile, major companies like Suntory Wellness and Morinaga are turning "brain health" into a booming business — and a surprising survey shows that young people in their twenties actually lose things more often than seniors.◆NoteThe content of this program is intended solely for informational purposes and reflects the personal views of the creators.Please make any investment or business decisions based on your own judgment and responsibility.This program does not endorse or recommend any specific financial products or investment strategies.

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