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Distro - Okinawa: A Good Place to Grow Old 

Jim Goldberg 

Japan is home to the most centenarians per capita and there are approximately 450 people over the age of 100 on the island of Okinawa.
The Okinawan tradition of forming a moai, or a gathering of people, provides secure social networks. These safety nets lend financial and emotional support in times of need and give all of their members the stress- shedding security of knowing that there is always someone there for them. The concept of “Ikigai” is also omnipresent; older Okinawans can readily articulate the reason they get up in the morning. Their purpose-imbued lives gives them clear roles of... 

Jim Goldberg 2019

JAPAN. Naha, Okinawa. 2019. Fujiko Nakamura (101). 

Jim Goldberg 2019

JAPAN. Naha, Okinawa. 2019. Fujiko Nakamura (101). 

Jim Goldberg 2019

JAPAN. Bashofu Centre, Ogimi, Okinawa. 2019. Toshiko Taira (98).... 

Jim Goldberg 2019

JAPAN. Ogimi, Okinawa. 2019. Morio Taira (left, 84) and Etsuko... 

Jim Goldberg 2019

JAPAN. Okinawa. 2019. Yasuo Endo (92), amateur 8mm filmmaker... 

Jim Goldberg 2019

JAPAN. Naha, Okinawa. 2019. Sueko Nakamura (left, 71) and Yoshi... 

Jim Goldberg 2019

JAPAN. Naha, Okinawa. 2019. Yasuko Nakaima (86) dances at Big... 

Jim Goldberg 2019

JAPAN. Okinawa. 2019. Yasuo Endo (92), amateur 8mm filmmaker... 

Jim Goldberg 2019

JAPAN. Naha, Okinawa. 2019. Misako Oshiro (82) at Shimami Snack,... 

Jim Goldberg 2019

JAPAN. Okinawa. 2019. Fumio Haruya (83) is a painter and member... 

Jim Goldberg 2019

JAPAN. Okinawa. 2019. Fumio Haruya (83) is a painter and member... 

Jim Goldberg 2019

JAPAN. Chatan, Okinawa. 2019. Mr. Maehara (103) at Chatan Bowl.... 

Jim Goldberg 2019

JAPAN. Okinawa. 2019. (From left to right) Shigeru Uchima (92),... 

Jim Goldberg 2019

JAPAN. Naha, Okinawa. 2019. Gojyuryu Karate Dojo. 

Jim Goldberg 2019

JAPAN. Naha, Okinawa. 2019. Morio Higaonna (80) at Gojyuryu Karate... 

Jim Goldberg 2019

JAPAN. Naha, Okinawa. 2019. Morio Higaonna (80) at Gojyuryu Karate... 

Jim Goldberg 2019

JAPAN. Naha, Okinawa. 2019. Sachiko Nada (80), "The Queen of... 

Jim Goldberg 2019

JAPAN. Ogimi, Okinawa. 2019. Yunohama Park. 

Jim Goldberg 2019

JAPAN. Kitanakagutsu, Okinawa. 2019. Hajime Katgoka (75) at a... 
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