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Kane Tanaka

Oldest person alive at 117 years, died on April 19th 2022

Kane Tanaka was a Japanese supercentenarian who, until her death at the age of 119 years and 107 days, was the oldest living person following the death of Chiyo Miyako on 22 July 2018. She is the oldest verified Japanese person and the second-oldest verified person ever, after Jeanne Calment.

Historically, her age places her as the third-oldest verified person and oldest verified Japanese and Asian person ever documented.

Visit website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kane_Tanaka

Details last updated 01-Dec-2020

Kane Tanaka News

Kane Tanaka, world's oldest person from Japan celebrates her 119th birthday

Kane Tanaka, world's oldest person from Japan celebrates her 119th birthday

Metro - 03-Jan-2022

This supercentenarian is already aiming to live to 120 years

118 year old World's Oldest Person aims to live till 120

118 year old World's Oldest Person aims to live till 120

Japan Times - 02-Jan-2021

I wouldn’t suggest drinking Coke as part of your longevity diet!

One in every 1500 people is a centenarian in Japan

One in every 1500 people is a centenarian in Japan

CNN - 18-Sep-2020

Japan has the highest life expectancy in the world and homes the oldest person alive