The validation of Masu Usui, 113, of Shizuoka Prefecture

The Gerontology Research Group (GRG) announces the validation of Mrs. Masu Usui, 113, of Shizuoka Prefecture Japan.

Masu Usui was born in Oyama, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan on 18 December 1910. In September 2016, she was recognized as the oldest living person in Oyama City. In December 2020, Usui celebrated her 110th birthday, reaching supercentenarian status. By November 2021, she was acknowledged as the third-oldest known living person in Shizuoka Prefecture, following Kahoru Furuya and Hana Kato.

Upon the passing of 114-year-old Kahoru Furuya on 25 December 2022, Usui assumed the title of the oldest living person in Shizuoka Prefecture.

Masu Usui currently resides in Oyama, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, at the remarkable age of 113 years and 18 days.