－Living Brightly and in Good Health at 110, Once Walked Miles to School as a Girl －

LongeviQuest is pleased to share insights into the life of Sumiko Taki (滝壽美子).
Now the oldest known living person in Aichi Prefecture, she turned 110 on December 1, 2024, and continues to live brightly and in good health.

Early Life and Family

Born on December 1, 1914, in Inaba District (稲葉郡), now part of Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture, Taki was the eldest of five siblings. Longevity runs in her family—one of her younger sisters lived to around 100, and her younger brothers lived into their 90s.

As a young student, Taki strengthened her body by walking about an hour each way to her all-girls school, a routine she maintained for three years. This physically demanding commute helped build her stamina as a young girl.

At age 19, she married and moved to Kōnan City in Aichi Prefecture. The couple raised five children—four sons and one daughter.

Hobbies and Skills

Around the age of 40, Taki joined her husband in the ballroom dancing he was passionate about, and the two continued to enjoy dancing together until around the age of 60.

Taki was highly skilled in traditional crafts such as kimono-making and knitting. Even at the age of 110, she remains capable of knitting her own hats by hand.

Staying Active in Later Years

Possibly thanks to the strength she built in her school days, Taki remained active in later years. Until about age 105, she would occasionally walk 1.5 kilometers—using a rolling walker for seniors—to visit her son’s home.

At age 106, she moved into a nursing home, where she remains engaged in daily activities such as leg exercises, coloring, origami, and singing. She tells her family that she enjoys her life at the facility.

Staying Active in Later Years of the Oldest Living Person in Aichi

Now using a wheelchair, Taki can still stand and take several steps as part of her daily routine. She eats a wide variety of foods without particular preferences and has never experienced any serious illnesses or injuries, maintaining good health throughout her life.

Taki became Aichi Prefecture’s oldest resident following the death of 114-year-old Mine Kondo (近藤ミネ) on May 20, 2025.

LongeviQuest would like to express its sincere gratitude to Mrs. Taki’s family for kindly sharing her story. We also extend our best wishes for her continued health and well-being.

See also: Official Press Release from Aichi Prefecture – Update on the Prefecture’s Oldest Living Resident