Asuka Kamiya believes the rough-edged but unique ideas of young inventors could bring innovation to society. She would say that. She's a 14-year-old inventor and already the president of her own company.
Asuka established the company, Yakunitatsumono Tsukuro, in autumn last year and its aim is to help elementary and junior high school children turn their revolutionary ideas into commercial realities.
The firm was capitalized at 150,000 yen ($1,350), funded entirely by Asuka's "otoshidama" New Year’s gift money she has received since she was 1.
Image: Asuka Kamiya, an inventor and company president, is a junior high school student. (Tomoko Adachi)
