“There are very good people in this prison,” Akiyo told CNN. “Perhaps this life is the most stable for me.” The companionship offered by prison is the main appeal for these elderly women, along with ...

The rising level of loneliness among Japan’s ageing population is pushing some elderly women to view life in prison as a better alternative to freedom. At Tochigi Women’s Prison, the largest women’s ...

Japan, known for its robust aging population, was ranked the healthiest country to age in by the National Center for Health Statistics in December. Okinawa, Japan, is also considered a blue zone, home ...