“Leaf Business”
The percentage of elderly people in Japan’s population is said to be steadily increasing. Many elderly people are fit and well, and willing to work, but it is often quite difficult for them to find jobs.
So, I think rural towns and villages should start a “leaf business,” for instance. I have heard that some elderly people in Shikoku have gone into this business. They collect beautiful fallen leaves in the nearby mountains and then sell them to restaurants in the cities that use them to decorate their dishes. This is a really good idea and suited especially to elderly people in rural areas.
The chefs are happy to pay for beautiful leaves because by using them, they can present their dishes elegantly. Meanwhile, it gives the elderly people not only a little pocket money, but also a feeling that they are doing something meaningful and therefore greatly improving their quality of life.
The percentage of elderly people in Japan’s population is said to be steadily increasing. Many elderly people are fit and well, and willing to work, but it is often quite difficult for them to find jobs.
So, I think rural towns and villages should start a “leaf business,” for instance. I have heard that some elderly people in Shikoku have gone into this business. They collect beautiful fallen leaves in the nearby mountains and then sell them to restaurants in the cities that use them to decorate their dishes. This is a really good idea and suited especially to elderly people in rural areas.
The chefs are happy to pay for beautiful leaves because by using them, they can present their dishes elegantly. Meanwhile, it gives the elderly people not only a little pocket money, but also a feeling that they are doing something meaningful and therefore greatly improving their quality of life.