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At the age of 100, she received a celebratory visit from the mayor of Shintomi Town. (Source: Kurogi Town Newsletter).

Supercentenarian Profile

Tsuyako Kuroki (黒木艶子)

Born:

1915-01-22
Private
Japan

Current Residence:

Shintomi Town, Miyazaki Prefecture,
Japan

✔ Age Certified by LongeviQuest

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Tsuyako Kuroki (Japanese: 黒木艶子) is a Japanese supercentenarian whose age has been validated by LongeviQuest.

BIOGRAPHY

Tsuyako Kuroki (黒木艶子) was born in Japan on 22 January 1915.

She was known for her dexterous hands and exceptional skill in handicrafts. At the age of 100, she held an exhibition to commemorate her centennial year, showcasing over 100 pieces she created together with her three daughters. Among the works was a piece titled “Nan wo Saru” (“Overcoming Hardships”), featuring 100 three-centimeter fabric monkeys hanging from the branches of a nandina tree, as well as colorful artificial flowers and tapestries.

In 2025, Kuroki was announced as the second-oldest living person in Miyazaki Prefecture, following Harue Baba.

RECOGNITION

Her age was verified by MHLW, Japan and Ryohei Asano, and validated by LongeviQuest on 19 October 2025.

ATTRIBUTION

  • “輝く長寿の星！祝 百歳！” ― Kurogi Town Newsletter, March 2015 issue

GALLERY

At the age of 100, she received a celebratory visit from the mayor of Shintomi Town. (Source: Kurogi Town Newsletter).

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