Haruko Shigeoka (Japanese: 重岡ハル子) was a Japanese supercentenarian whose age has been validated by LongeviQuest.
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At the age of 107 in 2023, while the mayor of Miyako Town was celebrating her longevity. (Source: Miyako Town).
BIOGRAPHY
Haruko Shigeoka was born in Japan on 3 March 1916.
In September 2015, as a resident who would reach the age of 100 by March 31 of the following year, she was honored for her longevity by the town of Miyako at her home. On that occasion, she remarked, “I enjoy reading newspapers and books. I hope to continue reading many books and stay healthy.”
As the oldest resident of the town, she received visits and congratulations from the mayor on three occasions between September 2023 and September 2025 in recognition of her longevity.
On 12 June 2026, she passed away in Miyako Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, at the age of 110 years and 101 days.
RECOGNITION
Her age was verified by Miyako Town, Eli Logan, Ryohei Asano, Yumi Yamamoto and Masahiro Yamada, and validated by LongeviQuest on 22 June 2026.
ATTRIBUTION
- Miyako Town Newsletter, October 2015
- Nishinippon Shimbun, 13 June 2026
GALLERY
In 2024, while the mayor of Miyako Town was celebrating her longevity. (Source: Miyako Town).
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