The loneliness epidemic and economic anxieties have been growing concerns for the elderly across the world. And in Japan, the issue is impossible to ignore. The The World Economic Forum noted that “more than one in ten people in Japan are aged 80 or over.” Nearly one-third of Japan’s population is over 65, which equates to well over 35 million citizens. So many employers in Japan are now addressing the issue head-on. Read the full article at Upworthy here.
