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LONGEVITY
Okinawa, Japan
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Voting results for
November 8, 2005

Learn about ikigai, one of cornerstones of Okinawan longevity
49% with 254 votes

Attend a sports day for seniors
42% with 218 votes

Meet a famous chef
9% with 50 votes
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Photo & Video Gallery: November 8, 2005

Yesterday's winning vote sent us to meet seniors like Kame Ogido, 89, to learn about the Japanese word ikigai—"the reason for living." View video and photos, below, to find out more about this cornerstone of Okinawan longevity.
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Kame Ogido, 89, gets together with friends once a week to sing karaoke. But karaoke is just one component of her ikigai—"reason for living." Kame says taking Okinawan dance lessons and doing other things she loves also help keep her young.

 

 



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