LongeviQuest is pleased to announce the age validation of Kameno Katō of Japan at age 111. She was born in Japan on 20 February 1906.

In 2005, aged 99. (Source: Hikawa Town)

In 2005, aged 99.
(Source: Hikawa Town)

In September 2005, she was honored by the town of Hikawa as one of their few residents about to turn 100 years old. Katō was then featured in the Hikawa town public relations paper.

On 28 February 2017, following the death of Yoshiko Araki, she became the oldest living person in Shimane Prefecture.

She passed away in Hikawa District, Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture, Japan, on 21 July 2017. At the time of death, she was the oldest living person in Shimane Prefecture.

LongeviQuest congratulates Kameno Katō’s family on her posthumous recognition.

For more information, please view Katō’s Directory Profile here.