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Mount Everest, May 16, 1975Loading...
Junko Ishibashi Tabei was born on September 22, 1939 in Japan.Loading...
Junko's MomLoading...
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When Ishibashi was 10, her teacher announced a class trip to Mount Nasu. Junko was very excited to try this new sport.Loading...
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Junko TabeiLoading...
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The boys in her class made fun of her for wanting to try climbing. Junko became discouraged.Loading...
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