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“My Whole Life Has Been a Happy One”: Japan’s 113-Year-Old Chitose Awata (粟田千年)
At 113, Chitose Awata (粟田千年), the oldest living person in Yamaguchi Prefecture, reflects on a life of happiness, the importance of living a *majime* (earnest) life, and her wish for everyone to be happy.
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“My Whole Life Has Been a Happy One”: Japan’s 113-Year-Old Chitose Awata (粟田千年)
At 113, Chitose Awata (粟田千年), the oldest living person in Yamaguchi Prefecture, reflects on a life of happiness, the importance of living a *majime* (earnest) life, and her wish for everyone to be happy.
Solange Demorgny, France’s Second-Oldest Resident, Dies at 113
Solange Demorgny, the second-oldest resident of France, passed away in Champagne-Mouton, on 12...
Herbert Colledani, Austria’s Oldest Man, Dies at 107
Herbert Colledani, the oldest living man in Austria, passed away in Hermagor-Pressegger See,...
Jamaican Woman Enid Thomas Turns 110
Enid Thomas, the second-oldest known resident of Jamaica, celebrated her 110th birthday in May...
Aileen Kars, New Zealand’s Oldest Resident, Turns 113
Aileen Kars, the oldest living person in New Zealand, is celebrating her 113th birthday today in...
Dora Caverson, Australia’s Oldest Woman, Turns 112
Dora Caverson, the oldest living woman in Australia, celebrated her 112th birthday yesterday in...
