Japan’s Care Centers Recruit Some Muscle

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Bodybuilders, sumo wrestlers and MMA fighters have started working at Japan’s short-staffed nursing homes in exchange for a steady income and gym memberships.

By Shawn Paik and Chang W. Lee

April 25, 2026

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