Aging in Japan is published to provide people outside Japan with updated information on aging trends, socioeco-nomic changes, and polices in Japan.
This booklet consists of three parts. In the first part,Dr. Shigemi Kono (Professor, Reitaku University, former Director General of the Institute of Population Problems,Ministry of Health and Welfare) describes demographic pat-terns and social situation in Japan. In the second part, Dr.Naohiro Ogawa (Professor, Nihon University, Deputy Director of Nihon University Population Research Institute) discusses the current socioeconomic conditions and the futureperspectives. In the final part, Professor Daisaku Maeda (Professor, Japan College of Social Work) focuses on the history of welfare structures and present conditions of social security, health, medical, and social services for the elderly.
We would like to express our gratitude for their great work and generous cooperation.
Our special thanks also go to The Nippon Foundation,whose grant enabled us to publish this booklet.
