Age is just a number, and eight-year-old Masako Wakamiya proves that saying. At the age of 87, she is the creator of various applications and video games designed specifically for the elderly. Her inspiring story made netizens say ‘it’s never too late to start something new’.
Pictured is Masako Wakamiya who created the app when she was 82 years old. (Instagram/@goodnews_movement)
Her story was shared on the Goodnews Movement Instagram page. “At the age of 81, Masako Wakamiya created Hinadan, an app based on the traditional Japanese holiday known as Girls’ Day. In the game, the player must arrange a series of dolls in a certain order, guided by ‘beeps’ of approval or disapproval. She continues to create apps and games to keep her generation’s minds sharp,” the site wrote.
“Wakamiya got her first computer at the age of 60 after 43 years of working in the banking industry. He now runs a lovely website full of Excel art tutorials and other guides for older computer users,” it added.
Take a look at this Japanese woman that will inspire you:
The post was shared four hours ago. Since then, it has collected close to 21,000 likes. The stock also garnered tons of comments from people. While some praised her, others said that her story motivated them.
Here’s how Instagram users reacted to this Instagram post:
“Shows it’s never too late to learn something new,” the Instagram user posted. “I got my first computer when I was 40 and always thought I was a late bloomer. Huge respect to this lady,” added another. “I love the Hinadan game and have been using it for several years. Now I know who she is! Thanks for sharing!” a third chimed in. “That’s great,” wrote a fourth.
First application at the age of 82:
Masako Wakamiya developed and launched her first game Hinadan when she was 82 years old, just a year after she started coding. The official description of the game on the App Store states that it is “a doll game for the elderly and people interested in Japanese traditional culture”.
“They saw me as a positive person and I did what I love even after I got old,” she told CNN about her journey. “Some people deny the reality of aging, but it’s like racing against the setting sun, and I find it tiring.” She added that she would “rather go down with the sun and enjoy it” than fight against it.
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Source: newstars.edu.vn