End Of An Era: Tomiko Itooka, World’s Oldest Person, Dies At 116

End Of An Era: Tomiko Itooka, World’s Oldest Person, Dies At 116

Tomiko Itooka, the world’s oldest person, has passed away at the age of 116. She died on December 29 at a nursing home in Ashiya, Japan, where she had been living…End Of An Era: Tomiko Itooka, World’s Oldest Person, Dies At 116

since 2019.

Born on May 23, 1908, in Osaka, Japan, Itooka outlived major global events, including world wars, pandemics, and technological advancements. She was recognized as the world’s oldest living person following the death of Spain’s Maria Branyas Morera at age 117 in August 2024.

Ashiya’s mayor, Ryosuke Takashima, paid tribute to Itooka, stating she gave the community “courage and hope” through her long life. The mayor also shared that she had a simple pleasure in her later years, enjoying bananas and Calpis, a popular Japanese drink.

Itooka’s passing highlights Japan’s ongoing demographic challenges, as the country faces rising medical and welfare costs due to its aging population. Despite this, Japanese women continue to enjoy some of the longest life expectancies globally.

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