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World’s oldest person celebrates 119th birthday

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The world’s oldest person has celebrated her 119th birthday in Japan.

Kane Tanaka marked the milestone on Sunday with staff at the nursing home where she lives in Fukuoka, south-west Japan.

The Guinness Book of Records recognised Tanaka’s status in March 2019, when she was 116. She went on to achieve an all-time Japanese age record when she reached 117 years and 261 days in September 2020.

Born in 1903 – the year the Wright brothers made their first powered flight and the first Tour de France was held – Tanaka has lived through five Japanese imperial reigns.

She loves fizzy drinks and chocolate and has set her sights on reaching her 120th birthday. Good luck Tanaka!

One Response

  1. Unfortunately, 120 years old is the maximum age according to The Holy Bible.
    However, I am also surprised that she could live for this long.

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