LongeviQuest is pleased to announce the validation of K. I. (full name withheld), the oldest living person in Hokkaido. Born on 8 November 1911, she is currently 113 years old. With consent from her family, she is listed in the rankings under initials.
K.I. was born in Akkeshi, Hokkaido Prefecture, on 8 November 1911.
She spent her life in Hokkaido and was respected as a master of shigin, a traditional form of Japanese poetry recitation. For many years, she taught shigin and participated in competitions. She was also skilled in sashiko, a form of traditional Japanese embroidery, which she continued practicing into her 90s. According to her family, she would often sketch patterns onto bleached cotton cloth (sarashi) before carefully stitching the designs. Several of her handmade works are still preserved and cherished by relatives.
She is known in her family for her gentle nature and thoughtful hospitality. She helped dress her grandchildren in yukata during local festivals, enjoyed visits to hot springs, and always kept sweets and ice cream ready for guests. These routines reflected the warmth and kindness with which she lived.
While living at home, she led a structured and healthy lifestyle. Her daily schedule—including waking, meals, and bedtime—was kept at consistent hours. Her diet consisted primarily of light, home-cooked Japanese meals with limited use of oil. One of her specialties was pickled radish, which she made herself and shared when it was ready to eat. Weather permitting, she took daily walks and continued to practice shigin, maintaining both physical activity and personal interests well into advanced age. According to her family, these habits may have contributed to her longevity.
As of June 2025, K.I. is living comfortably in a medical facility, where she is receiving nursing care and remains in stable condition.
Her profile page will be updated with any additional information as it becomes available.
