With over 27% of the population currently aged 65 or over, Japan as a nation is experiencing unprecedented demand for assistive technology. Hideaki Tamada heads one Osaka-based firm that developed walking aids tailored to the smaller physiques of Japanese seniors. A runaway hit, the firm now leads the domestic "walker" market, helping older adults nationwide to maintain their independence. Follow a pioneering business prolonging healthy lifespans for Japan's graying society.
| Title | RISING - Season 5 Episode 3 Prolonging Healthy Lifespans: Mobility Aid Pioneer - Hideaki Tamada |
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| Year | 2023 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Country | Japan |
| Studio | NHK WORLD-JAPAN |
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| Keyword | entrepreneur, innovation, expert, industrial designer, japanese workplace, innovator |
| First Air Date | Apr 02, 2015 |
| Last Air date | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Season | 9 Season |
| Episode | 137 Episode |
| Runtime | 28:14 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb: | 5.00/ 10 by 1.00 users |
| Popularity | 4.216 |
| Language | Japanese, English |
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