by Yumi (優美) Yamamoto | Oct 28, 2026 | Homepage-Featured, News, Visit Reports
“Am I 113?” When I asked Koyū Morita (森田コユウ) about the secret to her long life, she first seemed surprised by her own age. “Yes, you’re 113,” I replied. “Are you surprised?” her daughter-in-law asked. “Yes,” she answered, bringing a moment of shared amusement to the... by Iara Souza | Oct 14, 2026 | Birthday Reports, Homepage-Featured, News, Visit Reports
On 10 October 2026, I had the joy and honor of being in Apuiarés, Ceará, to celebrate the 114th birthday of Mr. João Marinho Neto—the oldest living man in the world—during a truly special occasion marked by warmth, emotion, and gratitude. More than just attending a... by Yumi (優美) Yamamoto | Oct 11, 2026 | Homepage-Featured, News, Visit Reports
On Saturday, September 26, LongeviQuest visited 111-year-old Tsuru Yamamoto (山本つる), the oldest resident of Tokyo’s Ota Ward, at her daughter’s home in Kanagawa, Japan. We brought flowers to celebrate her longevity during September’s month of honoring older adults and... by Stefan Maglov | Sep 28, 2026 | News, Visit Reports
On LongeviQuest’s YouTube channel, a video report was released covering LongeviQuest Japan President Yumi Yamamoto’s recent visit to 113-year-old Chitose Awata (粟田千年), the oldest living person in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. Please take a look at the video... by Stefan Maglov | Sep 26, 2026 | Birthday Reports, Homepage-Featured, News, Visit Reports
Naomi Whitehead, the oldest living person in the United States, and the second-oldest person globally, is celebrating her 116th birthday today in Greenville, Pennsylvania. Naomi Whitehead was born Naomi Washington on a farm in Georgia, United States on 26 September... by Yumi (優美) Yamamoto | Sep 14, 2026 | News, Visit Reports
🇯🇵 日本語で読む 「私の人生はずっと幸せだった」113歳・粟田千年さん 本日9月15日は、高齢者についての理解を深め、その福祉への関心を高めるために定められた「老人の日」です。 厚生労働省が発表した最新の統計によると、日本の100歳以上の高齢者は、今年初めて10万人を超え、10万7,677人となりました。このうち女性は9万4,298人、男性は1万3,379人です。 また、9月21日には、高齢者を敬い、長寿を祝う国民の祝日「敬老の日」を迎えます。... 