٠٠:٠٤:٢٩Senior gamers were spotted with led lighted keyboards and joysticks at the ISR e-sport facility, the first gaming facility in Kobe exclusive for people 60-years-old and over, as seen on Thursday.
The initiative started in July 2020 to create a safe and controlled environment for seniors to venture into the world of gaming and prevent isolation, according to ISR owner Koji Nashimoto.
"This facility is only for people who are 60 years old or older and was established to help people create a sense of purpose in life after retirement, to prevent isolation, and to create a sense of community along the way," he said.
Each session consists of 90 minutes of gaming and 30 minutes of teatime, offering seniors time to mingle.
"In the end, I thought e-sports was for young people, but I realised that it is a sport that even we seniors can do. That's why I'm doing it, thinking that I can do something like this no matter how old I am," explained Tamae Hitomi, a 63-year-old gamer.
Instructors present at the facility offer basic instructions to the gamers, such as mouse and keyboard controls, but do not overload them with new techniques so they can enjoy a stress-free process while gaming.
Elderly scrolls: First senior exclusive e-sports facility opens in Kobe
Senior gamers were spotted with led lighted keyboards and joysticks at the ISR e-sport facility, the first gaming facility in Kobe exclusive for people 60-years-old and over, as seen on Thursday.
The initiative started in July 2020 to create a safe and controlled environment for seniors to venture into the world of gaming and prevent isolation, according to ISR owner Koji Nashimoto.
"This facility is only for people who are 60 years old or older and was established to help people create a sense of purpose in life after retirement, to prevent isolation, and to create a sense of community along the way," he said.
Each session consists of 90 minutes of gaming and 30 minutes of teatime, offering seniors time to mingle.
"In the end, I thought e-sports was for young people, but I realised that it is a sport that even we seniors can do. That's why I'm doing it, thinking that I can do something like this no matter how old I am," explained Tamae Hitomi, a 63-year-old gamer.
Instructors present at the facility offer basic instructions to the gamers, such as mouse and keyboard controls, but do not overload them with new techniques so they can enjoy a stress-free process while gaming.
Senior gamers were spotted with led lighted keyboards and joysticks at the ISR e-sport facility, the first gaming facility in Kobe exclusive for people 60-years-old and over, as seen on Thursday.
The initiative started in July 2020 to create a safe and controlled environment for seniors to venture into the world of gaming and prevent isolation, according to ISR owner Koji Nashimoto.
"This facility is only for people who are 60 years old or older and was established to help people create a sense of purpose in life after retirement, to prevent isolation, and to create a sense of community along the way," he said.
Each session consists of 90 minutes of gaming and 30 minutes of teatime, offering seniors time to mingle.
"In the end, I thought e-sports was for young people, but I realised that it is a sport that even we seniors can do. That's why I'm doing it, thinking that I can do something like this no matter how old I am," explained Tamae Hitomi, a 63-year-old gamer.
Instructors present at the facility offer basic instructions to the gamers, such as mouse and keyboard controls, but do not overload them with new techniques so they can enjoy a stress-free process while gaming.