Tetsuyo Ishii, 97, is the oldest person in Minogo, a mountain town in western Japan. Her secret to staying alert and active is to remain "rust-free", like her trusty garden hoe. She lives alone, but finds joy in being self-sufficient. She raises chickens and even grows her own vegetables. She also founded a social club for her elderly neighbors. Through her gregarious and positive personality, Tetsuyo makes the most of life and enriches the lives of others.
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Melody of Daisen Bank of Glorious Blossoms Our Waves, Our Dreams Misako's All-Night Diner Looking Back, Moving On The Calligraphy Boys Designs on Life Another 'Home': A Boy Traces His Roots Shoeshine Star The Three Grannies' Cookie Challenge Pioneer Villages: Forgotten Postwar History Wrestling with a New Job Sharing Life Together: An 81-Year-Old Caregiver Grandma's Picture Cards Kasuga Taisha: A Divine Shrine for Daily Life Island of Compassion A Hands-on Designer What Brought You to Hiroshima? Carving out a New Path with Wood The High-Rises We Build Countdown to Business Lift-off! Our Town's Bookstore One Heart, One Beat Hooked on a New Fishing Career Our Flower Field Cakes on Wheels A Journey in Design Joining Hands with Newcomers Like a Trusty Garden Hoe A Passion for Fashion Hitoshi's Bento Shop Finding My Way on the Okugakemichi
Melody of Daisen Bank of Glorious Blossoms Our Waves, Our Dreams Misako's All-Night Diner Looking Back, Moving On The Calligraphy Boys Designs on Life Another 'Home': A Boy Traces His Roots Shoeshine Star The Three Grannies' Cookie Challenge Pioneer Villages: Forgotten Postwar History Wrestling with a New Job Sharing Life Together: An 81-Year-Old Caregiver Grandma's Picture Cards Kasuga Taisha: A Divine Shrine for Daily Life Island of Compassion A Hands-on Designer What Brought You to Hiroshima? Carving out a New Path with Wood The High-Rises We Build Countdown to Business Lift-off! Our Town's Bookstore One Heart, One Beat Hooked on a New Fishing Career Our Flower Field Cakes on Wheels A Journey in Design Joining Hands with Newcomers Like a Trusty Garden Hoe A Passion for Fashion Hitoshi's Bento Shop Finding My Way on the Okugakemichi