Climbing Beyond Records: Naoko Watanabe's Unbridled Joy Naoko Watanabe, the Japanese mountaineer who has summited all 14 of the world's highest peaks, including K2 three times, is a testament to the power of passion and dedication.
Unlike many professional climbers who have made their careers on the back of records and sponsorships, Watanabe views herself as an ordinary person who happens to excel at climbing during her vacations.
Watanabe's approach to mountain climbing is refreshingly humble and straightforward.