VOICED : Japans silver haired seniors still punching the time clock

The video discusses the trend of Japanese retirees returning to work, driven by financial needs and the country's aging population. Sugihara, a retiree, finds satisfaction in working at a workshop in Tokyo. The return of retirees to the workforce is seen as beneficial for Japan's economy, providing both supply and demand growth. Financial constraints, such as low pensions, motivate many retirees to seek employment. The government is raising the retirement age to 65 by 2025, but this may not deter the elderly from working.

What is Sugihara's main reason for returning to work after retirement?

• He needs to support his family.

• He wants to learn new skills.

• He enjoys the company of his colleagues.

• He is bored at home.

How does the return of retirees to the workforce benefit Japan's economy?

• It increases the number of active workers and consumers.

• It reduces the unemployment rate.

• It lowers the cost of living.

• It decreases the need for foreign workers.

What is the average monthly salary for pensioners returning to work in Japan?

• €700

• €1000

• €300

• €500

Why is Tyco Mishima saving money from her earnings?

• To buy a new house.

• To travel the world.

• To pay for a nursing home in the future.

• To support her grandchildren's education.

What is the Japanese government's plan regarding the retirement age by 2025?

• To raise it to 65.

• To keep it unchanged.

• To eliminate it entirely.

• To lower it to 60.