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02 of 05Junichi Ishibashi, 69 (left) Worked at Asahi beer for 38 years. He now organises tennis camps, magic shows and trips round Asahi beer (unlimited drinks on offer) for others in his age bracket. Also plays Japanese chess. Hirotoshi Iwata, 70 (right) Since his office life ended, tennis has become his new passion. He is chairman of a tennis club for retirees.
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04 of 05Hiroshi Yamaguchi, 67 (right) Still works hard (getting up at 02.00 each morning to take deliveries) at his wholesale company in Tsukiji fish market. Tai Yamaguchi, 65 (left) Hiroshi’s wife Tai helps out at his business. Both can’t wait to be able to do gentle activities such as cycling and travelling around Japan.
Japan has the fastest ageing population in the world, and businesses are quick to provide architect-designed care homes and grandchild robots for the elderly. Other nations need to take note of opportunities in this booming sector.
- Photographers
- Hiroshi Kai