Pioneering Japanese woman photojournalist dies, aged 107

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: Tsuneko Sasamoto, a pioneering photographer considered to be Japan’s first female photojournalist, who swore by a glass of red wine each night as one of the keys to good health, has died at the age of 107, domestic media said on Monday.Born in Tokyo the year World War One began, Sasamoto originally wanted to be a painter but was discouraged from it by her father.

Her subjects ranged from the famous, such as General Douglas MacArthur, who oversaw the post-World War Two U.S. occupation of Japan, to the wives of coal miners. In an interview on the website Art and Design Inspiration after turning 107, Sasamoto said a glass of red wine every night and a piece of chocolate every day were among the keys to her longevity.

“You should never become lazy,“ she said. “It’s essential to remain positive about your life and never give up.”

 

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