Japan's retirees

Japan's retirees: industrial waste or a silver lining? - BBC News Since Japan has the longest life expectancy in the world, the population as a whole is aging. To some this is a problem. Not enough people to pay the taxes. However, there is a 'sliver lining' to this problem. There is a wealth of wisdom and skill among them…. Now, how can the church serve them?

Deuteronomy 32:7, “Remember the days of old; consider the years long past. Ask your father, and he will tell you, your elders, and they will teach you.”

Another side of the picture: Japan’s elderly turn to life of crime to ease cost of living