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Japan’s First Woman Photo-Journalist, Still Shooting At The Age Of 101, Reveals Her Secret

Japan’s First Woman Photo-Journalist, Still Shooting At The Age Of 101, Reveals Her Secret

Tsuneko Sasamoto is one of Japan’s first woman photo-journalists. Born on September 1st, 1914, she is also one of the country’s oldest photographers, and despite breaking her hand and both legs last year, is still taking photos. Sasamoto is now undergoing rehab while photographing flowers for a project titled “Hana Akari,” or “Flower Glow,” a tribute to friends who have passed away.

Sasamoto became a professional photographer at 25, and garnered attention for her photos of pre- and post-war Japan. Zaikeinews reports that Ms. Sasamoto’s inborn curiosity has always driven her to work. “Pretty scared but curious, don’t like it but want to see it. I feel compelled to face the world and let people know what I see, just want to have the pictures taken…” said Sasamoto.

“It’s essential to remain positive about your life and never give up,” says Tsuneko
“It’s essential to remain positive about your life and never give up,” says Tsuneko - Japan’s First Woman Photo-Journalist, Still Shooting At The Age Of 101, Reveals Her Secret

“You should never become lazy”
“You should never become lazy” - Japan’s First Woman Photo-Journalist, Still Shooting At The Age Of 101, Reveals Her Secret

“You need to push yourself and stay aware, so you can move forward”
“You need to push yourself and stay aware, so you can move forward” - Japan’s First Woman Photo-Journalist, Still Shooting At The Age Of 101, Reveals Her Secret

Dome in Hirosima after bombing, 1953
Dome in Hirosima after bombing, 1953 - Japan’s First Woman Photo-Journalist, Still Shooting At The Age Of 101, Reveals Her Secret

Geisha School, 1951
Geisha School, 1951 - Japan’s First Woman Photo-Journalist, Still Shooting At The Age Of 101, Reveals Her Secret

Soho Tokutomi, 1957
Soho Tokutomi, 1957 - Japan’s First Woman Photo-Journalist, Still Shooting At The Age Of 101, Reveals Her Secret

Antarctic ship Soya, 1956
Antarctic ship Soya, 1956 - Japan’s First Woman Photo-Journalist, Still Shooting At The Age Of 101, Reveals Her Secret

Politician Inejiro Asanuma, 1955
Politician Inejiro Asanuma, 1955 - Japan’s First Woman Photo-Journalist, Still Shooting At The Age Of 101, Reveals Her Secret

She’s also a very stylish woman
She’s also a very stylish woman - Japan’s First Woman Photo-Journalist, Still Shooting At The Age Of 101, Reveals Her Secret

She’s also a very stylish woman - Japan’s First Woman Photo-Journalist, Still Shooting At The Age Of 101, Reveals Her Secret

Shortly before Sasamoto’s 100th birthday, she gave an interview to NHK World:

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