Study Tours

Key Learning Areas

□ Fukuoka 100 Project

□ Dementia-Friendly Communities

□ Long-Term Care Systems

□ Care Workforce Development

□ Care Technology and Robotics

□ Public–Private Collaboration

Fukuoka, Japan, is recognized as one of the country’s leading cities in addressing the challenges and opportunities of population aging. Through initiatives such as the Fukuoka 100 Project, dementia-friendly community development, and collaboration among government, universities, healthcare providers, and local communities, the city has developed innovative approaches to healthy and active aging.

FADC offers study tour programs that provide international participants with opportunities to learn directly from policy makers, researchers, healthcare professionals, and community leaders.

Why Fukuoka?

Fukuoka provides a unique opportunity to observe how a major city is responding to rapid population aging through practical and community-based approaches.

Participants can learn about:

• The Fukuoka 100 Project and age-friendly city policies
• Community-based integrated care systems
• Dementia-friendly community initiatives
• Long-term care and healthcare services
• Healthy aging and preventive care programs
• Collaboration among government, academia, businesses, and citizens

Who Should Join?

Our programs are designed for:

• Government officials and policymakers
• University faculty and researchers
• Healthcare and long-term care professionals
• Nonprofit and community organizations
• International development agencies
• Business leaders interested in aging-related innovation

What Participants Can Learn

Programs may include:

• Briefings on aging policy and demographic trends
• Meetings with local government officials
• Visits to healthcare and long-term care facilities
• Dementia-friendly community initiatives
• University and research institution exchanges
• Discussions with practitioners and community leaders

Sample Three-Day Program

Day 1

• Introduction to Fukuoka's Aging Policies and the Fukuoka 100 Project
• Visit to the Fukuoka Dementia Friendly Center
• Explore Welfare Equipment and Assistive Technology Innovations

Day 2

• Visits to Various Types of Elderly Care Facilities
• Exchange with Facility Managers and Care Professionals

Day 3

• Visit to a Care Technology and Robotics Innovation Center
• Visit to a Care Worker Training Institution
• Reflection and Discussion Session

Programs are customized according to participants’ interests, objectives, and schedule.

International Participants

FADC has welcomed government officials, researchers, healthcare professionals, and community leaders from:

Japan • United States • Singapore • Thailand • Indonesia • Republic of Korea • Other countries in Asia and the Pacific

Participating organizations have included national and local government agencies, universities, healthcare institutions, research centers, and community organizations working in the fields of aging, healthcare, long-term care, and age-friendly communities.

These have included the ASEAN Centre for Active Ageing and Innovation (ACAI), the Active Aging Consortium in Asia Pacific (ACAP), government agencies and provincial and municipal authorities in Thailand, the University of Hawaii, Thammasat University, Universitas Respati Indonesia, and other organizations engaged in active and healthy aging initiatives across Asia and the Pacific.

Customized Programs

Each study tour is tailored to the needs and interests of participating organizations. Programs may range from one-day visits to multi-day intensive learning experiences.

Topics can include healthy aging, dementia-friendly communities, long-term care systems, care workforce development, care technology and robotics, age-friendly cities, and international collaboration.

Request Program Information

For further information about customized study tours, partnership opportunities, or visit arrangements, please contact us through our Contact Page.