Humanitude Sans Frontières International Conference in Fukuoka 2026
The Humanitude Sans Frontières International Conference in Fukuoka 2026 will be held on October 18–19, 2026, at the Fukuoka International Congress Center. Under the theme “Better Care for All,” practitioners and researchers from around the world will gather in Fukuoka to share knowledge and experience in Humanitude and explore better approaches to care, including care […]
FADC Signs LOI with Thailand’s DOP
On May 6, 2026, the Fukuoka Council for Designing Society in Aging Asia (FADC) and Thailand’s Department of Older Persons (DOP) signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) at the International Conference and Workshop on “Community-Led Approaches and Innovations for Better Care Systems, and Community Resilience toward an Inclusive Silver Economy” at BITEC Bangkok. Through the […]
Siriraj Hospital Nurses Visits Fukuoka City
From June 7 to 12, nursing leaders from Siriraj Hospital visited Fukuoka to study Japan’s Long-Term Care Insurance System and elderly care facilities. They also visited Nanzoin Temple in Sasaguri, Fukuoka Prefecture, which is famous for its Reclining Buddha.
Siriraj Hospital Delegation Visits Fukuoka City
From April 21 to 25, senior officials from Siriraj Hospital, the largest and oldest hospital in Thailand, visited Fukuoka City. The delegation paid a courtesy visit to Fukuoka Vice Mayor Arase, where they were introduced to “Phichit 100,” an initiative launched in Thailand’s Phichit Province inspired by the “Fukuoka 100” Project. During their stay, the […]
Dementia-Friendly Design Workshop
On May 12, we joined an AR (Augmented Reality) experience and dementia-friendly design workshop at the Fukuoka Dementia Friendly Center. The AR simulation helped us understand some of the difficulties faced by people with dementia and the importance of designing spaces from their perspective. It was a valuable experience, and we hope more people can […]
Fukuoka 100: Healthy and Active Aging
Fukuoka City is expected to face further population aging in the coming years. New approaches will be needed to address challenges such as rising medical and long-term care costs and social isolation. Against this background, Fukuoka City launched the “Fukuoka 100” Project in 2017, aiming to create “a city where people can continue to live […]