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Watanabe was born in 1907 and always had a green thumb. He studied agriculture and eventually got a job working with a sugar company. Watanabe says his many years working at a sugar company means he has a major sweet tooth. Even though he’s lost his teeth in old age, he still enjoys custards and sweet cream.
Up until last year, Watanabe spent his days practicing origami and calligraphy, honing his math skills and engaging in exercise as part of a rehabilitation program. Prior to moving into a nursing home, Watanabe loved working in his garden, tending to his potatoes, strawberries, tomatoes and plums—but his true love was working on his bonsai trees. Watanabe kept up his favorite activity until he was 104 years old and even entered his bonsai trees at local exhibitions.
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