Tomiko Itooka, oldest person, dies at 116.

Tomiko Itooka, the world's oldest person at 116, has died in Ashiya, Japan, leaving behind her four children and five grandchildren.

The world's oldest person, Tomiko Itooka, passed away at the age of 116 in Ashiya, Japan, on December 29. Born on May 23, 1908, she saw everything from world wars to tech breakthroughs, celebrating life with her four children and five grandchildren. The mayor praised her, saying, "Ms. Itooka gave us courage and hope through her long life."

Living in a nursing home since 2019, Itooka enjoyed simple pleasures like bananas and Calpis. While Japan has a high number of centenarians, with over 95,000 people aged 100 or older, it faces challenges with a growing elderly population. Now, the title of the oldest person in the world passes to Inah Canabarro Lucas, a 116-year-old Brazilian nun.

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