Japan’s life expectancy is among the top in the world, as evidenced by the nation’s 80,000 centenarians. Older people are become increasingly active, too—people like Takishima Mika, or ...

Amid the spread of COVID-19 and the Japanese government declaring a state of emergency for seven Japanese prefectures, the average person’s level of physical activity is likely decreasing. That’s ...

A Japanese firm on Tuesday unveiled a portable, personal exercise instructor in the form of a headset which will give instant advice by checking the pulse on the wearer's earlobe.