Japanese grannies are back in business at start-up where age is just a number

Ukiha no Takara, a Japanese start-up based in Ukiha, Fukuoka prefecture, is expanding a "granny business" that provides paid employment for senior women. The initiative utilizes the skills of elderly women, including those with dementia, in cafes, food stalls, and community festivals. These women, some in their eighties and nineties, work in roles such as cooking and customer service, earning money and contributing to the local economy. The project aims to combat senior isolation and stimulate regional economic activity by keeping money circulating within the community. One example is Grandma's Tearoom, where elderly women prepare and serve food, drawing on their past experiences.

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