When you feel lonely and sad, you might need a nice, warm hug to cheer you up. But __41__ there is no one around to hug you? This is not a problem if you have a “hugging chair.” This type of chair is a rocking chair that has a large doll __42__ into it. The doll resembles a woman in a funny hat, and it has extra-long arms that can wrap the person who is sitting in the chair. Although the chair can __43__ comfort for anyone, the Japanese company that designed it said it was meant __44__ older people. About 25 percent of all Japanese people are over the age of 65. This number is likely to rise, and many older people __45__ living alone. The hugging chair can help such people feel less lonely by hugging them and playing familiar music, which can be comforting for older people.