Tomiko Itooka, a 116-year-old Japanese woman, became the world’s oldest person after the death of 117-year-old Maria Brañas Mary.
After the death of 117-year-old Spaniard Maria Branias Mary, the title of the world’s oldest person was passed to 116-year-old Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka.
His age was confirmed by a Gerontological research group led by Robert D. Young, as reported on the official Guinness Book of Records website. Tomiko currently lives in a nursing home in Asia, Japan.
Tomiko was born on May 23, 1908 in Osaka, the second of three children in the family. She played volleyball in her youth, and during World War II, she independently managed the office of her husband’s textile factory. After his death, Tomiko continued to live on his own in Nara Prefecture, where he was actively involved in long walks, in particular, he twice conquered the Ontake volcano at an altitude of 3000 meters.
Even at 100 years old, Tomiko can climb stone stairs without a cane. He considers the secret of his long life to be his love of long walks. In May 2024, Tomiko celebrates her 116th birthday, receiving flowers, a card from the city’s mayor, and a cake, which she admits she doesn’t like.
Despite her hearing problems, Tomiko actively communicates with her caregivers and regularly expresses her gratitude to them. As of December 2023, he was recognized as the oldest person in Japan and Asia.
It was earlier reported that Spaniard Vence Palau Fernandez set a new record by collecting the largest collection of mobile phones.
The oldest woman on Earth has died at the age of 118
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