In August 2024, Tomiko Itooka became the world’s oldest living person. Born on May 23, 1908, this Japanese woman lived through several historical events, including World Wars and the beginning of the new millennium. Sadly, Mr. Itooka passed away on December 29th. Coincidentally, it was the same day as President Jimmy Carter, who is also 100 years old. During her final months, Itooka revealed what she thought was the secret to her long life.
Mr. Itooka has always loved the outdoors. One of her sons, Hiroshi Kai, said: Guinness World Records She walked alone on the beach and hiked in the mountains. He continued to do this even into his 80s. Even at the age of 100, she remained strong enough to climb the stone steps of the local shrine without using a cane.
Still, when local media asked her what was the secret to her survival to the age of 116, she credited it to two things she ate every morning. They are bananas, her favorite food, and Calpis, a milky soft drink that is very popular in Japan. Tastes similar to yogurt. Along with her active lifestyle, these foods may have contributed to her longevity and definitely made her happy.
Although Itooka held the world’s oldest record for only a few months, she will live on in the memories of everyone she met. She has two children and an undisclosed number of grandchildren. Now, the record belongs to Ina Canavarro Lucasa 116-year-old Brazilian nun. So what is she secret? Canavarro is more than a delicious snack credit Her Catholic faith has allowed her to live to this age.
In August 2024, Tomiko Itooka became the world’s oldest living person at the age of 116.
When asked by local media what was the secret behind her reaching the age of 116, she answered that it was eating bananas and drinking Calpis every morning.
After Itooka passed away in December, Brazilian nun Ina Canavarro Lucas holds the record for being the world’s oldest living nun.
source: Japan’s Tomiko Itooka, the world’s oldest person, dies at 116 years old; Tomiko Itooka, the world’s oldest person, receives GWR certificate on Respect for the Aged Day; A soccer-loving Brazilian nun tops the world’s oldest list at nearly 117 years old
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