Amazing Story: 81-Year Old Japanese Woman Successfully Launched Her First 'Mobile App'

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Masako Wakamiya, the spirited 81-year old Japanese woman launched her very first mobile app after learning how to use computers when she bought her first computer at the of 60 years old. Before living on her dream to be a programmer, this Japanese woman did an impressive service a leading bank in the country for 43 years.

What is more amazing with this japanese woman that she was able to assemble and set up her computer to the web. After this, that is when she started joining an online group to become more knowledgeable with the technology.

After six months of learning programming, this Japanese woman was able to create an app called, Hinadan. Hina came after a combination of words hina, a type of doll and dan means tier or level wherein this app would let the player placed the 12 dolls in their respective position.

The app created by the Japanese woman consists of four level. When the player placed the doll at the wrong position the app would sound "Boo" while, if the player is correct the app would sound "Pon" with the sounds of a drum.

The app would end once a player successfully arranged the dolls in their respective position. This is important because according to the Japanese woman this would honor the traditional of Hinamatsuri. Hinamatsuri is a Doll Festival or Girls' Festival where Japanese people pray for the happiness and healthy growth of girls which will takes place this coming March 3.

Aside from being a tech-savvy, this Japanese woman is also a blogger. She has a blog wherein she shares her experiences from her travels that is present in Japan and English languages. Her app is now available for free download from the Apple app store. Read Next Article: Must Read: 'Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom' U.S. Launch Delayed, Reason Revealed!