It looks like Tomiko Itooka, Japan’s oldest woman, who lives at the Les Ashiya special nursing home in Kawanishi-cho, Ashiya City, has become the world’s oldest living person!
Screenshot from The Mainichi
Following the death of the 117-year-old woman living in Spain who previously held the title, 116-year-old Itooka has become the world’s oldest living person.
↑Les芦屋, where Itooka currently lives, also shared the news on its official Instagram account. Apparently, she enjoys drinking her favorite Calpis in the lounge every day. We hope she stays happy and healthy for many years to come!
↑The exterior of Les芦屋. The building is near Hanshin Ashiya Station, beside Kawanishi Sports Ground on the Naruo-Mikage Line.
Here’s the map↓
The address is 14-1 Kawanishi-cho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
