After Learning to Code at 81, She Made a Game for Fellow Seniors
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- You’re never too old to learn how to code. Three years ago, Masako Wakamiya noticed the lack of fun game apps for senior citizens and created her own at the age of 81. It’s called Hinadan, and it’s inspired by a traditional Japanese doll festival. We met Wakamiya, now 84, in Kanagawa, Japan, and learned how this IT evangelist and digital creator is empowering other senior citizens to make the most of technology.
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This woman is the best representation of "Fine, I'll do it myself."
Exactly
I'm still thinking about the game. It looks so simple. It's like clicking on a bunch of pictures from the past about Japanese historic civil war?
50k subs with meme videos i read it in less than planck time so that means I didn’t waste time. XD
@@condorX2 More like build-a-doll-house for Girl's Day. The festival is called Hinamatsuri (thus the app name Hinadan). Those dolls represent the Emperor, Empress, attendants, and musicians from historical Japan.
*cool*
80 y/o neighbor grandpa just few blocks from my home often hangs out with teenagers at community park to play pubg together. And he's pretty good at it
Get him video that's so cool! (If that's true that is >,>)
Idk why but sounds like something that Facebook moms say on there for fame
I'm still thinking about the game. It looks so simple. It's like clicking on a bunch of pictures from the past about Japanese historic civil war?
Please do a video about him!
Oohhhh
This proves old age doesn't stop anything
Ok Dio. You old boi
So I meet you again
It stops you from being 4 years old theoretically
Looink GREAT IDEA
there was a quote which was "Your only old when you use age as an excuse"
IT Student: "Programming is difficult".
This 84 old Grandma: "Hold my mouse".
School makes even the simplest things seem impossible.
cringe
@@ilikealotofthings731 yeah lol
@@ptr2307 how ?
@@ptr2307 lmao stfu
"I'm Old, not Obsolete"
*-Terminator*
Dope
@Suhayb Ali, nothing wrong with liking one's own comment.
Better than disliking it haha
Like alone for this cute grandma.
Its einbert alstein
Me too
0PointZero1 Why would it? She’s not a Boomer
@0PointZero1 no she's way too old to be a boomer
Who said she was a grandma? Just because your old doesn’t me your automatically a grandmother lol
kind old people are just wholesome.
Yeah the keyword, kind
Kind people, no matter what age they are :)
Yes!
@50k subs with meme videos come on asking people for likes is just a low move. Make good videos and you’ll get 50k subs. See how great big story has a lot of subs, they made good videos and didn’t go the lazy route
50k subs with meme videos how do you do that? Please enlighten me.
My dream is to be like her, in her age curious to learn 😘😘😘.
Same
@immorton joe not all people are american
You'll achieve your dreams don't worry
@immorton joe how did u know that person is American?
@immorton joe Racist
THE FACT THAT SHE'S MAKING APPS AT THAT AGE MAKES ME HAPPY AND JEALOUS AT THE SAME TIME. ;>>>
The fact that she just learned it in one year by her self made me shook!
As a 38 year old who is teaching myself how to code, this video gives me strength and hope.
If it makes you feel better, i think you're pretty young. I'm still terrible at coding but i don't stress too much over it since I'm still young. maybe when I'm 84 I'll be good at it
Same here at 36. Just about to start.
Yes, I've had some schooling, but only some, But, I do know coding. Reviewing now, on my own and love it, I'm 73 yrs. almost 74yrs. So, don't count us older folks out, We will be your worse completion. Just joking, I can hold my own! I do wish every coder the best of luck!
Same here at 37!
Great
I can't even code yet. Hats off to her.
You can't code... *yet*
@50k subs with meme videos no, lol
@50k subs with meme videos don't mind me i'm just copying your comment.
Whats even amazing, she learned it in 1 year!
@69,420 Subscribers Challenge are you ok
Albert Einstein: “once you stop learning you start dying”
Said the guy who married his sister or was it his cousin?
You're right, all those hang out at the death forest should do just that.
@@condorX2 I'm confused
condorX2 bruh who hurt you
that's an amazing quote I love it!
@@condorX2 sorry...what??
This really proves that age is just a number. It doesn't limit anyone for doing anything. You're never too old or too young to achieve your dreams.
With context, of course.
Once past 20-something
@@edwinng4610 actually I am only twelve.
@@dylan8736 depends on how much context you need.
@@bonbonsknowledgehub2010 Unfortunately, I don't think that's what he meant
"There are almost no game applications that seniors can enjoy"
Tell that to the 960+ levels my mom has completed in Candy Crush.
"almost no"
my mom is nearing 4000 💀💀
What a noob, my mother basically finished the game, and the sequel.
Also remember her targets was mostly senior japanese people. She created one that have japanese traditional connection historically
@@cherrypuntanez5664 yeee
..and this video kinda give me light whisper into my ear "don't stop learning to develop game, even grandma willing to learn this confusing thing with us, the young. so keep push forward"
Lol
She's Like 21 Years Old.
If Someone Hears About Her Not knowing she's 84 would think she is young.
It Proves That "Age Is Just A Number".
In most cases...
Tell that to the judge
I had that same thought!!!
Only if you failed biology
And cheese is just the lord and saviour.
This is just super wholesome
Taught herself how to code so she can create an app for her fellow senior citizens, good for her! Helping others connect with technology. Wholesome.
She got my deepest admiration. As a former C language developer, I know how difficult it is to code. I have left my programming career many years ago but still work in IT field. No more excuses for me to get back into coding. Show this video to those who say "I'm too old for this".
Grandma I love you, you make me feel ashamed that I spent my whole life telling me what I can't do.
SHE TAUGHT HERSELF HOW TO CODE i hope all you youngers complaining take heed of this lady ok pls as YOU are our earth's future
I am so encouraged by this woman. I thought I was stretching it going back to school in my late 40s. I never want to stop learning.
Kinda reminds me of my grandma! She's the same age and althought she doesn't code, she's amazingly good with technology lol
Learning to code at 46 and am struggling. This gives me hope! Never to old to learn something new ❤️
She’s so humble, even to Google Home. She asks it “Could you please tell me ...”
This channel makes some of the most interesting videos in youtube
I think this is really nice, instead of trashing the new technology and younger generation for using it, she decided to used it on her own advantage and help out the people her age that have troubles with it as well. I think this is how "Boomer" should have feel about phone and internet just because it's "new" doesn't mean it's "bad"
And I've now become motivated to learn how to code, this lady is great!!
She is an inspiration to the younger generation.
This lady is now my superhero and one of the people i look up to the most 💫💕 she's magic!
The last sentence! "I thought that this way of communicating was something that gave people wings."
She is just 30 years old in Japanese standarts.
She is (i don't the term but) one of the 'dope old people' in this earth
This proves learning has no limits or age. So happy watching her
Must be pretty exciting from her 84 year old perspective seeing how technology has advanced for decades
Here I am 24 years old wasting time contemplating that i’m behind in progress compared to those i know as i learn coding,,,, thank you Ma’am you have inspired and encouraged me to keep going, to keep learning with purpose, it’ll pay off 💜
I’m so proud of her. What she’s doing helps a lot with the technological barriers that lot of aging individuals may encounter.❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻
I'm still studying I.T,Grandma just shows me to never giveup on learning to code despite her age she preservere and fulfilled what she wants to do and now helping others to have a better life.. I like to be like that someday.
I've never been more inspired in my life before
This is too wholesome for me
OMG.... I'm completely in awe and blown away.. What an inspiration is she.. I'll remember this role model and will never stop learning even when I'm 80.. which is in 60+ years
A perfect example of that age will make no hindrance on our passion for doing something.
my big respect to this old lady. getting old doesn't mean cannot do anything young people can do right now. age is just a number, there are just laziness and pessimistic.
The definition of "If you want something done, do it yourself" 😭💖
She is crazy young for her age! The incredibly smooth skin, the spring in her steps, and her strong, bright voice!!
滑らかな肌、若々しい足取り、明るくしっかりした声…とても84歳とは思えません！
Something about Japan has always fascinated me
How progressive and hardworking they are irrespective of age
Proud to say she's my granny ❤️
“I began coding when I was 81” mind blowing ! So cooooool
Well if an old person tries anything new today it will appear cool.
She is an inspiration
Seriously guys ,salute for her lady
I so needed to rethink my life goals after seeing this God bless her
I just love this woman's personality
I wanna be her when I'm old too! So wonderful!
I bet you wanna be her even now in your young age.
She is such an inspiration, she proved nothing's impossible
I am 57 and I have been learning how to code for many years. It is my hobby.
This goes to show Blaming everything on your age is just another way of saying your lazy.
underrated comment
Nope. Just because one person can do it doesn't mean the others are lazy. Age might be an excuse, but it's pretty much normal for the people to get frustrated at things. Unless you are part of the senior community, please don't be rude saying that they're lazy for blaming their age. Thanks
Thanks swift language, if object c she cannot develop her own.
Chrono-Glitch WaterLily
I think age is a reasonable obstacle to struggle with. But no matter who you are or where you are in your life, there are obstacles. A big part of life is doing something despite of the obstacles you have. ❤️ of course, so much easier said than done
Overrated comment. Life isnt black or white. Not everyone can skate at the age of 90.
Shes a lovely women, the person who told her to learn herself obviously said that and meant it in an unhelpful way. But this lady is a super lady and decided to learn the code.
You are a proof that people can adapt. Ms. Wakamiya.
“It's amazing to reach out to people around the world."
That's super warm.
Lovely Lady! Hope you'll have a healthy life always❤️
I am really impressed by her.
Also, considering coding is all in the Latin alphabet, that's doubly impressive.
I 100% sure she learned the latin alphabets long time ago.
Latin alphabet is commonly used in Japan
Hmm...
Lua:
script.Parent.Parent:Destroy()
i'm a software student and her ambition,view and work is really amazing. huge respect
I’m astonished by the achievements of this grandma.
Respect
she is my inspiration...I am 52 and have older children. I stayed home to raise them but now I need the next chapter in my life. I've made the excuse that I am too old because employers won't hire me. I will go back to school and supplement my education. Thank you Wakamiya-san.
a really touching story, it's really really great to see old people getting around with tech, it's a great thing to follow, later on we'll be the old ones, it's good if we follow this example
Truly inspired by this amazing woman. She didn’t let the odds stop her.
Wow!!! Ms. Masako is such an inspiration and sheer delight. May we all be as lovely and caring as she is.
She is like... the coolest
This is what I gotta ant and love to find in old folks. An appreciation of the things from the younger generation, not a repulsion. I think we need more people like her.
A great spark of inspiration during such a difficult time! I simply love the fact she is keeping mentally sharp by doing this.
Oh my god. Genuinely inspiring.
wakamiya-san! you are my idol!
She is my inspiration. 🙏
I love this woman she not only made a future game for me when I turn that age but just skid marked on the term you’re never too old...
*This is the spirit for learning something new* . Most young people need training from her.
I instantly downloaded the game and played it. It was fun, I was looking forward to see more of it. Additional levels and other kinds of festival decorating. I understood it right away. Looking forward to it! 😉😉
May she live forever
She's sooo awesome!! Keeping yourself healthy and active physically, mentally and brain-ly will take you a lonnnnnng way! She still looks so sharp for her age!! sending lots of love and blessings to her! 🙏💖👏😊
This is the attitude we software engineers should set while programming. It's for FUN 🎉
When she said ok google,my google was turned on.
What a brilliant lady!!
Imagine going from barely even knowing/understanding some simple stuff on ur phone to straight up developing a full blown(admittedly gorgeously made AND prog'd) java applet!!! This woman is my freckin IDOL!!!
She is so adorable and energetic.
It's never to late to learn
Very inspiring and also her initative is very impactful on the life of seniors, keeping an active mind is essential to longetivity and quality of life!
This is the most satisfying great big story , this 2020.
The whole notion of “if my grandma can do it...” is so demeaning. I’d rather say that she’s just simply inspirational.
This is Soo amazing who agree ?
wow this woman is just amazing
She's the living proof of that you can learn anything at any age, and in any circumstances. So don't complain like a sassy.
What A beautiful story. I'm so glad I came across this video
she seems so fun to hang out with
This woman is so awe-inspiring. I love this story.
Great inspiration. It's never too late to change your life around. Never. "As long as you're breathing, you're still in the game!" - Eric Thomas.
I decided this is what I will do learn even when I get old. She is such an inspiration
What an inspiration. I hope she is reading the positive comments here
Look at her walking so happily with her bags to work, she’s so precious 🤧
She is adoraaable 🥺🥺🥺
Technology is a blessing when it’s in the right hands!
Japanese are such nice and wonderful person!
This alone gives me hope not to give up easily ❤ thank you grandma
She's so friggin good that she turned on my google nest after saying "Ok google."!