Ryōji Shinoda (篠田錂治)

BIOGRAPHY

Ryōji Shinoda (篠田錂治) was born in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, on 30 November 1914. He worked for many years at an electric power company, and after retirement he continued to lead an active life, enjoying golf until around the age of 88. Following his wife’s bone fracture, the couple moved into a nursing home together. When Shinoda was 99 years old, his wife passed away, after which he left the facility and returned to his own home to live alone with the support of a housekeeper.

By the time he reached 110, Shinoda had already lost sight in one eye and had very limited vision in the other, yet he continued to live independently with the help of a housekeeper, caregivers, and nearby relatives. Known for his strict and orderly personality, he insisted on managing his own meals and gave detailed instructions to those who prepared them. His diet reflected traditional Japanese eating habits: breakfast typically consisted of rice porridge with a small amount of pickles such as takuan or senmaizuke, sweet miso paste, and Caspian Sea yogurt. Lunch was usually a lighter meal of bread or noodles with seasonal fruit and tea. For dinner, he made sure to include beans, with dishes such as natto and vinegar-based salads using cucumber, yam, or daikon, along with simmered vegetables, spinach ohitashi, grilled salmon, egg dishes, and red miso soup. The vinegar dishes and simmered vegetables were served in two or three small side bowls, with ingredients and seasonings varied daily. In the summertime, he also enjoyed eating three ice pops a day.

Shinoda was also known for his meticulous daily routine. Every morning, he would change from his pajamas into regular clothes, and every evening he bathed without assistance, requiring only supervision. He did not nap during the day, preferring instead to sit in a chair and watch television, particularly baseball. Remarkably, he was still using a computer with the aid of a screen magnifier until around the age of 109.

He continued to live alone until the age of 110 years and 10 months. In September 2025, his family shared details about his daily life with LongeviQuest, but later that month he suffered a fall and was hospitalized. Although he has since recovered, he remains in the hospital, receiving care and support as of today.

RECOGNITION

In September 2023, he was recognized as the oldest living man in Osaka Prefecture.

His age was verified by Osaka Prefecture, Yumi Yamamoto, and Ryohei Asano, and was validated by LongeviQuest on 7 October 2025.

ATTRIBUTION

(All information regarding Ryōji Shinoda (篠田錂治)’s biography was gathered through interviews conducted by LongeviQuest with his family.)

GALLERY

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