Japan’s Failing Nursing Care Insurance System

The Nagano cityscape viewed from the Nozomi aged care facility. (© Mochida Jōji)

Nozomi’s vehicle fleet is essential to transport patients to and from the facility. (© Mochida Jōji)

In-Home Nursing Care Provider Bankruptcies

Wage Gap Between Nursing Care and Other Industries

Denda says he hopes to employ more foreign staff. (© Mochida Jōji)

According to Yūki Yasuhiro, nursing care in Japan risks becoming a “system without services.” (© Mochida Jōji)

Japan’s Nursing Care Insurance System