Hasegawa between her characters, Ijiwaru Baasan (Granny Mischief) and Sazae-san (Mrs. Sazae). Hasegawa Machiko was born in 1920, in Saga Prefecture and is regarded as one of Japan’s pioneering female ...

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Green Co-op specializes in connecting consumers with producers. From meats, fish and produce to cosmetic goods and daily necessities, this non-profit organization values sustainable eating. One of the ...