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Naomi Uemura (植村 直己, Uemura Naomi, February 12, 1941 – disappeared February 13, 1984) was a Japanese adventurer who was known particularly for his solo exploits.
Legendary Japanese adventurer Uemura Naomi was still young, just 43, when he disappeared in 1984 attempting a solo winter ascent of Denali (formerly Mount McKinley) in Alaska.
Aug 24, 2021 · Few explorers radiate the unassuming, endearing, and gentle image of Naomi Uemura. His beaming smile is recognizable globally. First, as an outstanding achiever who made the first solo ascent of Denali, the first solo rafting journey down the Amazon, and the first solo to the North Pole.
Jun 27, 2022 · Top 10 Facts about Naomi Uemura. Naomi Uemura was born on February 12, 1941, in Kokutu (new Toyooka) in the Tajima region of northern Hyogo prefecture. He had seven siblings and grew up surrounded by abundant nature in Tajima, known for harsh winter. Uemura spent his formative years in rural bliss, helping on the farm.
Apr 10, 2015 · Ira Block was a 27-year-old photographer with one National Geographic assignment under his belt when he was asked to cover legendary Japanese explorer Naomi Uemura’s attempt to be the first...
In 1978, Japanese explorer Naomi Uemura undertook in quick succession two challenging expeditions in the Arctic. After a journey of more than two months, he became the first person to reach the North Pole via a solo overland journey.
Japanese mountain climber Naomi Uemura on February 12, 1984, his birthday, became the first solo climber to reach the 20,310-foot (6,190-meter) summit of Denali (also called Mount McKinley) in winter. Uemura was born on February 12, 1941, in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
