The Growing Senior Population in Japan's Metropolitan Areas: Challenges for Japan, Hints for the World

Across Japan, the population is rapidly aging. An increase is expected in the number of households with a senior living alone or with the head of the household being aged 65 or older. These groups are expected to rise from about 30% of all households in 2015 to about 35% in 2025. Migration of the elderly is to urban centres. Among the big concerns about such large increases in the numbers of elderly people is the likely shortage of hospitals and housing of the elderly. Furthermore, When the elderly population increases in the future, issues like dying alone and "elderly care by the elderly" are likely to become prevalent.