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Fujinomiya: Bridging Communities (DESIAP)

“Fujinomiya: Bridging Communities, Sharing Our Memories” is featured on the web site of DESIAP (Design and Social Innovation in Asia-Pacific). DESIAP is a web platform to share innovative actions and practical wisdom among Asia-Pacific Rim countries. URL: Fujinomiya: Bridging Communities, Sharing Our Memories(DESIAP) “Fujinomiya: Bridging Communities, Sharing Our Memories” In the winter of 2014, high school students from Shizuoka prefectural Fugaku-kan, set up an interactive event involving local senior citizens, using old photos from Fujinomiya. This interactive event was held in the Fujinomiya Station Shopping Street.

Dementia Care in Japan

BBC radio 4 “You & Yours” reported one of the advanced Japanese day services for people with early-onset dementia at  Machida city in Tokyo, DAYS BLG!. BBC Radio 4, You & Yours (related link) http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06rzd4d#playt=0h27m01s  

GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2015

“Words for a Journey – The Art of Being with Dementia” has received a Good Design Award 2015. The Good Design Award has been the only comprehensive award for design in Japan since 1957. “Words for a Journey – The Art of Being with Dementia” is the result of collaborative work between associate professor Takashi Iba and the students at the Iba Laboratory with corporate members of the Dementia Friendly Japan Initiative(DFJI) [Link] https://www.g-mark.org/award/describe/43077 > Words for a Journey Project

Dementia Friendly Japan Summit 2015 (Photos)

Photos of the Dementia Friendly Japan Summit 2015 (DFJS2015) . DFJS2015 was held at the Meiji University in Tokyo, September 5th-6th, 2015. More than 200 people attended. 　 　 　 　 　 　   　 　 　    

Released: A Guide to a Dementia Friendly Community

The Global Communication Centre within the International University of Japan and the Dementia Friendly Japan Initiative have released  “A Guide to a Dementia Friendly Community – Ideas for cross-sector and cross-generation initiatives.” This Guide was the outcome of a project which was funded by a grant from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare during the fiscal year 2014. Guide to a Dementia Friendly Community   Guide_to_a_DFC_2014e    

Dementia Friendly Japan Summit 2014 (Photos)

Photos of the Dementia Friendly Japan Summit 2014 (DFJS2014) . DFJS2014 was held at the 3331 Arts Chiyoda in Tokyo, July 5th-6th, 2014. More than 200 people attended.              

Workshop of the Fragrance Project (Photos)

Photos of the Fragrance Project at the Dementia Friendly Japan Summit 2014 (DFJS2014) . Fragrance Project held a workshop at the DFJS2014, the 3331 Arts Chiyoda in Tokyo, July 6th.        

Bridging Communities : Sharing Our Memories (Fujinomiya Project)

Through photos, efforts to create a place where trans-generational exchange, including senior citizens with dementia, can engage in exchanges. In the winter of 2014, high school students from Shizuoka prefectural Fugaku-kan, set up an interactive event involving local senior citizens, using old photos from Fujinomiya. This interactive event was held in the Fujinomiya Station Shopping Street.