Harue Baba, the oldest living person in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, passed away in Saito on 16 February, at the age of 111 years, 333 days.
Harue Baba (馬場ハルエ) was born in Nishimera Village, Miyazaki Prefecture, on 20 March 1914, as the second of four siblings and the eldest daughter. She married in her 20s, and had two children. When she was around the age of 60, her husband passed away, and Baba lived alone until she was 99.
Baba never ate meat other than chicken and maintained a diet centered on home-grown vegetables, particularly pumpkins and taro. Thanks to this lifestyle, she avoided maor illnesses and chronic conditions throughout her life. At the age of 99 years and 10 months, she moved into a nursing home.
On 7 November 2024, following the passing of Yuriko Tsurumaru, she became the oldest living resident of Miyazaki Prefecture.
Following her passing, Miyazaki Prefecture reported their new oldest living resident is Ryō Maeda (前田良) of Miyakonojō, who was born on 24 March 1917, and is currently 108 years old.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Harue Baba during this difficult time
