Masako Wakamiya an 81-year old woman, who created an iPhone app. She noticed the shortage of games for people her age and wanted to change that. So, she made an app called, Hinadan. It's based on the traditional Japanese festival called Hinamatsuri, or Doll's Day. Which is celebrated in March. "You don't need to be a professional," Wakamiya said," If you have a creativity, and a playful mind, you can create teaching materials.". Masako now give computer classes and blogs often in Japanese. "Hinadan was Masako's first app, but mostly like not her last."CNN tech says. "I have lots of ideas and want to create new apps,but my programing skills are poor,"She said,"I need more time to develop them.".
How to play Hinadan:
During Hinamatsuri, ornamental dolls representing the emperor and his entourage dressed in traditional clothing are displayed in a certain order.In Wakamiya's app, players have to decorate the dolls and get them in the right position for Hinamatsuri.
Masako is a really inspiring person. At any age you can do anything! Thanks, for showing that Masako!
During Hinamatsuri, ornamental dolls representing the emperor and his entourage dressed in traditional clothing are displayed in a certain order.In Wakamiya's app, players have to decorate the dolls and get them in the right position for Hinamatsuri.
Masako is a really inspiring person. At any age you can do anything! Thanks, for showing that Masako!
Thanks for reading! -KatherineJ:)
To read more about Masako: http://money.cnn.com/2017/03/02/technology/81-year-old-woman-publishes-iphone-app-japan/
Good Job Katherine! It is really cool and inspiring that this woman wanted to help others her age with technology. I also love that she brought in her culture or ethnicity through her new app. ;)
ReplyDeleteKatherine that is really cool! I really liked the way you put in the text. "And you go Masoko" that app looks really cool.
ReplyDeleteThat's really cool! I hope I do something cool like that when i'm 81!😁
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