February 13, 2025 | Dublin, Ohio
JASCO, in collaboration with the Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE) and the Consulate General of Japan in Detroit, hosted an in-person seminar titled "Super-Aged Society with Technology: Voices from Japan" on February 13, 2025, in Dublin, Ohio.
The event opened with remarks by Mr. Yamane, Deputy Consul-General of Japan in Detroit, setting the stage for insightful discussions. We had the privilege of welcoming two distinguished members from a Japanese delegation led by JCIE and funded by the Japan Foundation, who shared a comprehensive perspective on Japan's aging society and technological solutions.
Yuiko Nagamine, Deputy Director of the Division of Health for the Elderly at the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in Japan, provided an overview of Japan’s aging population challenges. She introduced the Japanese government’s initiatives to enhance digitalization in elderly support systems, improving access to healthcare.
Following her presentation, Wataru Kasahara, Group Leader of the Senior Citizens’ Welfare Group in Kanagawa Prefecture, highlighted prefectural-level initiatives in senior welfare. He introduced the research that Kanagawa Prefecture is promoting on robotics to assist human mobility, demonstrating how local governments in Japan are working toward innovative solutions for aging-related issues.
In addition to the Japanese delegation, the seminar featured Ms. Erin Clepper, a Research Engineer at 99P Labs, Honda Research Institute USA, Inc. She introduced an exciting research initiative titled "Joint Cognitive System," which aims to connect cognitive systems with machines to improve automobility in the future. Her presentation highlighted how integrating human cognitive systems with technology can enable automobiles to predict and respond more quickly, enhancing safety and efficiency. This advancement will also be particularly beneficial for the elderly, improving mobility and overall driving assistance.
The event provided attendees with a deeper understanding of aging-related challenges and solutions with technologies in Japan. It also served as a platform for meaningful discussions and networking, fostering connections between experts and attendees interested in aging solutions and technology.
JASCO is very appreciative of all the panelists, JCIE, and the Consulate General of Japan in Detroit for making this event possible, and we look forward to delivering more opportunities to the community in the future.
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