Japan’s Care Centers Recruit Some Muscle

The New York Times | April 25, 2026, 12:01 a.m. | Original
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.
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