— Latest update: April 2023 —
Japan has quickly become a world leader in healthcare by several measures, and has enjoyed particular success in increasing Japanese life expectancy. Central to Japan's approach has been the objective of ensuring universal health care, which has been achieved in practice by universal access. Find out more about Japan's healthcare and medical industries below.
While Japan’s medical equipment market has inevitably been damaged as a result of the 2011 tsunami, it remains an important market and a lucrative investment opportunity. Japan encompasses 10% of the global market, totaling €28.24 billion at the end of 2010.