Kane Tanaka was born on January 2, 1903, in Fukuoka, Japan.



Kane Tanaka was born on January 2, 1903, in Fukuoka, Japan.  She lived through more than a century of history and became known around the world for her remarkable age.

 In 2019, Guinness World Records officially recognized Kane as the world's oldest living person.  She received the title at the age of 116 years and 28 days after the passing of Chiyo Miyako.

 Kane spent her later years living in a nursing home, where she stayed active and enjoyed simple daily activities.  She enjoyed keeping her mind active by playing board games and solving math puzzles. She also had a sweet tooth and enjoyed eating chocolate.  She also enjoyed soda, which she happily consumed into her later years. Her long life inspired many people across Japan and around the world.  She was even chosen to be an Olympic torchbearer for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.  However, because of concerns about COVID-19, she later decided to withdraw from the event.

 Kane's life was also filled with family and hard work.  In 1922, she married Hideo Tanaka.  They raised four children and adopted a fifth one together. Over the years, the couple ran family businesses that sold noodles and rice cakes, building a life through dedication and hard work.

 On April 19, 2022, Kane Tanaka passed away at the age of 119 years and 107 days.  Her incredible lifespan made her the second-oldest verified person in history.  Only Jeanne Calment of France, who lived to the age of 122, lived longer.

 Kane Tanaka's extraordinary life became a symbol of strength, resilience, and longevity, inspiring people around the world with the story of a woman who lived through generations of change.


    Writer: Binod Kumar Simkhada
 binodkumarsimkhada315@gmail.com

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