Junko Tabei
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Summary
Junko Tabei was born on September 22, 1939[1], in Miharu[2]. She died on October 20, 2016[3], in Kawagoe[4]. She worked as an explorer[5] and mountaineer[6]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,445 views/month, #7,012 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Japan[8], Empire of Japan[9]
- Educated at: Kyushu University[10], Showa Women's University[11]
- Award received: NHK broadcasting culture award[12], Snow Leopard[13]
- Sex or gender: female[14]
- Commons category: Junko Tabei[15]
- Cause of death: stomach cancer[16]
- Sport: mountaineering[17]
- Family name: Tabei[18], Ishibashi[19]
- Given name: Junko[20]
- Significant event: ascent of Mount Everest[21]
- Official website: http://www.junko-tabei.jp[22]
- Manner of death: natural causes[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[24], English[25]
- Birth name: 石橋 淳子[26]
- Name in native language: 田部井 淳子[27]
- Name in kana: たべい じゅんこ[28]
- Number of children: 2[29]
- Sports discipline competed in: high-altitude mountaineering[30]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[31]
- P14541: 3ufxXr[32]
Why It Matters
Junko Tabei has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] She is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Junko Tabei born?
Junko Tabei's place of birth was Miharu[2].
Where did Junko Tabei die?
Junko Tabei passed away in Kawagoe[4].
What did Junko Tabei do for work?
Junko Tabei worked as an explorer[5] and mountaineer[6].
Where did Junko Tabei go to school?
Junko Tabei was educated at Kyushu University[10] and Showa Women's University[11].
What awards did Junko Tabei receive?
Honors received include NHK broadcasting culture award[12] and Snow Leopard[13].