Katsushi Oshiro, 43, a former salesman diagnosed with early-onset dementia, takes a bus to the car dealership where he works four days a week, being careful to view his commuting route using photos and a map to avoid getting lost.
Oshiro found out about his illness three years ago, but instead of being forced to quietly retire — as is often the case with people who develop the illness — his Toyota outlet in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, transferred him to a car-washing position.
Oshiro cleans about 40 cars in an eight-hour workday, using an automated washing machine and a handy vacuum, before wiping the cars down.