Japan’s tax revenues hit a record of around ¥75.2 trillion ($524 billion) in the fiscal year ended March, surpassing ...

What surprising correlation was identified by Japanese researchers between public libraries and elderly residents' health?A) ...

Japan has an exceptional longevity. A healthy diet, active lifestyle, low obesity rates, and wellness habits like interval ...

Urban areas are particularly affected, with the prevalence reaching 26.8 per cent, compared to 18.3 per cent in rural regions. In major cities, the numbers are even more alarming: over 50 per cent of ...

Japan's core inflation rate climbed to 3.7% in May, marking its highest level since January 2023 and putting more pressure on the Bank of Japan to raise rates to combat inflation. The figure — which ...

Universal Japanese school lunch program significantly reduces obesity among teenagers, especially those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds Peer-Reviewed Publication Sophia University ...

Obesity prevention strategies often focus on diet, but eating behaviors also play a key role. In a recent study, researchers from Japan investigated factors influencing meal duration, including ...

Studies have shown that the obesity rate of children and teenagers in South Korea is consistently on the rise, and a new report indicates it is the highest in East Asia. In 2022, 43 percent of ...

More information: Minako Wakasugi et al, An increasing trend of overweight and obesity in the Japanese incident end‐stage kidney disease population, Nephrology (2024). DOI: 10.1111/nep.14410 ...

A recent nationwide study conducted in Japan has revealed a substantial increase in overweight and obesity prevalence among the patients of the incident end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) over a 14 ...

Japan’s Low Obesity Rates: Insights and Lessons for Global Health The global prevalence of obesity continues to rise, with over 2,000,000,000 people worldwide described as overweight or obese by ...