Some startups are finding Japan to be a land of opportunity given challenges related to aging and other connected trends.

¡°We have always seen Japan as having the elements in place because of the demographics,¡± said Kira Burns, CEO of Gravitrex.?

The Phoenix-headquartered startup has developed a walking-assistant system to support gait rehabilitation in post-acute care. Despite advancements in electronics, the company¡¯s system is completely mechanical with no battery or motors.?