BIOGRAPHY

Hanako Hashimoto was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, on 9 December 1909. At some point in her youth, her family moved to the island of Suō-Ōshima in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, where she was raised. She returned to Hawaii in her 20s, and was married Koji Hashimoto. The couple had two children, Elsie and David.

Hashimoto passed away in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, on 22 May 2021, at the age of 111 years, 164 days.

RECOGNITION

At the time of her passing, she was the oldest living person in the U.S. state of Hawaii.

Her age was verified by Eli Logan, and validated by LongeviQuest on 30 October 2024.

ATTRIBUTION

* “Centenarians honored at Leahi Hospital” – Star Advertiser, 21 January 2020

* Obituary for Hanako Hashimoto – Diamond Head Mortuary and Williams Funeral Services

GALLERY