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What was the name of the Japanese expedition team Junko Tabei joined in 1969?

  • Japanese Alpine Club

  • Japanese Women's Everest Expedition

  • Nihon University Alpine Club

  • Tokyo Mountaineering Federation

Answer

In 1969, Junko Tabei joined the Japanese Women's Everest Expedition (JWEE), an all-female team that aimed to conquer Mount Everest. This team's efforts paved the way for Tabei's historic ascent in 1975.
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