Woman sets new Japan age record at 117 years, 261 days

Omedettoh, Tanaka-san!! What an amazing life! I would love to see a detailed breakdown of her daily diet, it would be worth copying to have great health. Except for the Coke, however, that sure looks strange next to traditional healthy Japanese food!

@ expat,

you're right, I expect to read the same story tomorrow when she makes 117 years and 262 days! A new record!

I hope she is lucid. Someone who has lived so long must have some great advice for younger generations.

Japanese don’t die, not an option. If the Coronavirus can’t get the, age has even less of a chance. Best deep wishes to her. ;)

Coke should pay her to be their poster lady! Coke - Because Life Isn't Short!

Tanaka, born as the seventh child of nine siblings on Jan 2, 1903,

In the same year, people like George Orwell and Lou Gehrig were born. And Ford Motor Company was founded. WOW.

Amazing. Well done!

Unfortunately, there’s only one way she can lose her crown.

congratulations! Definitely diet,genetics and staying away from America and Japanese junk food including all processed foods and convenient store foods plus all hydrogenate oils and corn oil, soy oil any vegetables oils and all restaurants that cook food in these oils will improve longevity.

Definitely diet,genetics and staying away from America and Japanese junk food including all processed foods and convenient store foods

And drinking lots of coke

This lass has lived through two world wars, several recessions, famines, a pandemic that killed 50 million before she was 20 and fighting with 8 brothers & sisters. And these days people moan about having to wear a mask when popping down to the shops.

Congrats Kane Chan, best of luck for years to come.