Japan¡¯s tourism boom has brought foreign visitors back in force. But amid the crowds gathering at temples, gardens and historic neighborhoods, another sight has become increasingly common: tour guides old enough to be retired?leading the way.
Many are in their 60s, 70s and beyond. Some are driven by financial need, others by civic goodwill, but together, they reflect a changing vision of later life in one of the world¡¯s oldest societies.
Nearly a third of Japan¡¯s population is now 65 or older, and a record 9.3 million older adults remain in the workforce.
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