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Junko Tabei, a tiny Japanese woman from Fukushima, became the first woman to summit Mount Everest in 1975, defying cultural expectations, sexism, and even an avalanche during the climb. Her legacy includes breaking barriers for women in mountaineering, environmental advocacy, and inspirin
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