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Shirō Yamazaki

Yumi Yamamoto
Validated By: Yumi Yamamoto On Date: Sep. 22nd 2023

Shirō Yamazaki (Japanese: 山崎 四郎) is a Japanese supercentenarian whose age has been validated by LongeviQuest.

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Biography

Shirō Yamazaki was born in Japan on 18 June 1913. He worked as a banker. At some point, he developed a fascination for the tea ceremony, influenced by the matcha tea served at his former boss’s residence. From that moment onward, he embraced the tea ceremony for more than 80 years, with matcha being a part of his daily routine, even after reaching the age of 100.

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Recognition

In September 2023, he was reported as the oldest living man in Kanagawa Prefecture.

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Attribution

* “馬堀海岸 毎日の点茶が元気の秘訣 100歳迎えた山崎さん” – タウンニュース, 13 September 2013

* “県内男女最高齢者の状況” – Kanagawa Prefecture, 15 September 2023

* “《横須賀グリーンヒル》横須賀市長が長寿のお祝いに来てくれました！！” – 社会福祉法人 公友会, 26 September 2023