The elderly in Okinawa are famous for being healthy and genki (cheerful / full of life). Last week I interviewed Dr. Craig Willcox for an future Okinawa Icon article about the longevity phenomenon.
Genki Okinawan Nakajima-san
On Monday I headed over to Chatan to try and take some more Seijin no Hi photos, but instead met the super genki Nakajima-san. I had a great chat with Nakajima-san and he posed for a few photos. He told me that he was 80 years old and very healthy. In fact, last year he was hit by a taxi that ran a red light and was thrown 5 meters through the air. He was taken to hospital where after several x-rays they found him completely unscathed. The doctor said it was amazing, Nakajima said it was a miracle and thanks Jesus.
Genki Okinawan Nakajima-san
TRAVEL 67 : Chris Willson Photography 
Do you still us Pentax 67 film camera? Your pictures are great and quality a lot better than digital camera, I think.
Longevity of people over there is a well known thing. I guess it owes to the climate and foods and probably to the way of living. There may be more relaxed life there.
Beautiful photos. The second one in particular is full of character with a hint of humour.