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Sep 21 2011 20 Comments

The loveliest of lovely old ladies

Japan is already a nation of old people, really old in many cases, as the number of centenarians is set to hit a record high of over 47,000 this year. A rapid greying of the country that will not only change Japanese society as a whole, but have a hugely detrimental effect on the economy. And yet if all the nation’s old people are even half as lovely as this elderly lady,

lovely Japanese lady

then whatever happens, it’ll still be an equally lovely place to live.

lovely Japanese lady

Categorized: Current Affairs, Photography

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  1. sixmats says

    9/21/2011 at 5:02 pm

    Great captures. Did you ask her for permission, or did she just start to pose when you held your camera up?

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    • Lee says

      9/21/2011 at 5:56 pm

      Thanks!

      The first one I just took as she came round the corner. Then we had a bit of a chat and she happily posed for the second one. I don’t usually take photos of people posing, but how could I resist?!

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  2. winnie says

    9/21/2011 at 6:39 pm

    These pictures are lovely especially the second one.
    I think she is warm-hearted and nice lady. 🙂

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    • Lee says

      9/21/2011 at 8:10 pm

      Thanks Winnie! Yes, she certainly came across that way.

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  3. Lizzy says

    9/21/2011 at 10:39 pm

    I couldn’t have resisted either. I hope to be half as sweet and lovely if/when I reach her age. Whatever it may be. 🙂

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    • Lee says

      9/22/2011 at 7:55 am

      Yes, she definitely sets a good example, doesn’t she?

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  4. Jeffrey says

    9/22/2011 at 12:42 am

    I hope you got to talk to her. She looks like a delightful woman.

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    • Lee says

      9/22/2011 at 7:57 am

      Yes, I did. She said she’s 91 and she was on her way to the sento. And I’m happy to say she was as delightful as she looks.

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  5. Linette says

    9/22/2011 at 12:44 am

    Awww, that made my day.

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    • Lee says

      9/22/2011 at 7:58 am

      She made mine too!

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  6. James says

    9/22/2011 at 8:51 am

    Thanks for that. Glad you got to chat with her as well.

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    • Lee says

      9/23/2011 at 10:06 am

      Thanks James!

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  7. Winnie_dc says

    9/22/2011 at 11:26 pm

    People like her instantly make you feel happier, gosh I bet she has some wonderful stories to tell!

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    • Lee says

      9/23/2011 at 10:07 am

      She certainly made me smile too, and yeah, she must have an awful lot of stories to tell.

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  8. MrSatyre says

    9/23/2011 at 8:10 am

    Best. Pics. Ever.

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    • Lee says

      9/23/2011 at 10:09 am

      Cheers! I was pleased wthi the way they came out. Happy I caught her wonderful smile.

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  9. Yoshiko says

    9/23/2011 at 8:42 am

    How lovely pic! Hoping someone helps her to see this website and let her know how her pic makes lots of people happy.

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    • Lee says

      9/23/2011 at 10:11 am

      Thank you! Yes, that would be nice. Hopefully I’ll see her again, but in a city the size of Tokyo, I guess that’s very unlikely…

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      • Yoshiko says

        9/23/2011 at 11:44 pm

        Oh,that’s too bad.I cannnot stop thinking myself in her place. She must be very very happy if you find her again and give her a copy of this lovely photo.

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  10. Anonymous UK says

    12/24/2011 at 7:24 am

    A very cute, pretty lady. I would like to read about your interactions and conversations (if any) with the people you come across.

    Reply

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