World Oldestperson: This 116 year old woman became the oldest person in the world, know the secret of her long life | News India

Most people around the world wish for a long and healthy life. But today the average age is much lower than before. Today we will tell you about the oldest woman in the world whose age is 116 years. Yes, even at the age of 116, this woman can talk to people very well.

the oldest woman in the world

Let us tell you that Tomiko Itsuka of Japan has become the oldest person in the world. Itsuka is 116 years old and is still healthy. Earlier this record was in the name of 117-year-old Maria Branias Morera of Spain, who died last Monday. According to the Guinness World Records report, Tomiko Itsuka has kept alive one of her special hobbies even after crossing the age of 100. Apart from this, she also follows her daily routine.

Itsuka's birth?

Itsuka was born on 23 May 1908 in the city of Asia in western Japan. Now knowing the year of birth of the oldest woman Itsuka, you must have understood that the First World War had not even taken place at that time. The First World War started in 1914. However, in 1908, the year of Itsuka's birth, the Wright Brothers made the first public flight between Europe and America.

Hobby is a big thing

You must have read this line many times on social media that hobby is a big thing. Similarly, Tomiko Itsuka can be said to have the biggest passion for climbing mountains. She never let her age come in the way of her hobby. According to the information, Itsuka used to climb mountains even after crossing the age of 100. Let us tell you that after the age of 70, she climbed Japan's 3,067 meter high Ontake mountain twice. You will be surprised to hear that she used only normal shoes to climb to this height.

Maintain fitness even at this age

Tomiko Itsuka is still active. You can guess her fitness from the fact that even after crossing the age of 100, she has visited 33 temples twice. During this, Itsuka climbed the long stairs of a temple. Let us tell you that Maria Branias Moreira, who held the record of the oldest person before Itsuka, died recently, she was 117 years and 168 days old.