Toshiko Archives

LongeviQuest is pleased to announce the age validation of Toshiko Minagawa of Japan at age 111. She was born in Japan on 16 October 1911.

Minagawa lived on her own until she was 100 years old. However, she moved into a nursing home at the age of 103. The nursing home staff described her as someone who communicated her intentions clearly and firmly. They also said that she could be strict at times, but also gentle. Her favorite foods were steak, wine, egg sandwiches, sushi, and udon.

On her 111th birthday party in 2022.
(Source: Hiroshima Wakoen)

Toshiko Minagawa passed away in Minami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, on 9 March 2023, at the age of 111 years, 144 days. At the time of death, she was the second-oldest living person in Hiroshima Prefecture, behind Fusae Miyamoto, who was only a day older.

LongeviQuest congratulates Toshiko Minagawa’s family on her posthumous recognition.

For more information, please view Minagawa’s Directory Profile here.

LongeviQuest is pleased to announce the age validation of Toshie Yasuda of Japan. She was born in Japan on 1 November 1908 and passed away in Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture, Japan, on 26 March 2020, at the age of 111 years, 146 days.

At the age of 99.
(Source: Nihonkai Shimbun)

On 21 June 2019, Yasuda became the oldest living person in Tottori Prefecture at 110, following the death of 111-year-old Toshiko Hayashibara of Daisen.

On 13 February 2020, at the age of 111 years, 104 days, she surpassed the age of Yoshi Terai. Thus becoming the oldest person ever in Tottori. She held the title until November 2020, when her age was surpassed by Natsuko Sakai.

LongeviQuest congratulates Toshie Yasuda’s family on her posthumous recognition.

For more information, please view Yasuda’s Directory Profile here.

LongeviQuest is pleased to announce the age validation of Toshiko Hayashibara of Japan at age 111. She was born in Japan on 30 March 1908.

In May 2008, aged 100.
(Source: Daisen)

At 100 years old, she was still active and engaged in her community. She attended every event at the community center and exercised for 30 minutes every day to keep her body and mind strong. She even took up dancing as a hobby at the age of 75 and was still able to read newspapers at the age of 109.

Toshiko Hayashibara passed away in Daisen, Tottori Prefecture, Japan, on 21 June 2019, at the age of 111. At the time of death, she was the oldest living person in Tottori Prefecture.

LongeviQuest congratulates Toshiko Hayashibara’s family on her posthumous recognition.

For more information, please view Hayashibara’s Directory Profile here.