The rooms are filled with elderly residents, their hands wrinkled and backs bent. They shuffle slowly down the corridors, some using walkers. Workers help them bathe, eat, walk and take their ...

He has become a popular "rental do-nothing" companion in Japan, offering his presence to strangers seeking non-romantic companionship.

Japan, known for its robust aging population, was ranked the healthiest country to age in by the National Center for Health ...