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RISING

RISING

2015Ended9 Seasons137 Episodes5.0TMDB
NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Going beyond the horizon. Meet Japan's entrepreneurs whose innovative thinking is changing traditional mindsets in their various fields of work.

Season 5 · Episode 3

Prolonging Healthy Lifespans: Mobility Aid Pioneer - Hideaki Tamada

Feb 28, 2019·28m

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.

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When did RISING Season 5 Episode 3 air?

RISING Season 5 Episode 3 aired on February 28, 2019.

How long is RISING Season 5 Episode 3?

This episode runs for approximately 28 minutes.

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