Chiyo Ogura, the oldest living person in Kagoshima Prefecture, celebrates her 111th birthday
The Gerontology Research Group (GRG) is pleased to announce that Mrs. Chiyo Ogura [Japanese: 小倉千代], the oldest living person in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, celebrated her 111th birthday in Kagoshima City, on 10 November 2026.
Chiyo Ogura was born in Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, on 10 November 1915.
She previously ran a calligraphy supply shop in Kagoshima City, “Ogura Hakubundo” (小倉博文堂), alongside her late husband, and she remained active in the business until around the age of 80.
On 10 November 2025, she celebrated his 110th birthday, becoming a supercentenarian. Even at the age of 110, she remains in good health, requiring neither intravenous drips nor regular medication. Her son shared, “The reason she has become the oldest person in the prefecture is thanks to her robust physical health, her inner strength in overcoming illness, and the dedicated staff who look after her. Her longevity is a source of great joy for our entire family.”
Around June 2026, following the death of 112-year-old Sato Sakashita of Kagoshima City, she became the oldest living person in Kagoshima Prefecture.
Chiyo’s age was verified by Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare (MHLW), Japan and Brian Hsu, and validated by the GRG on 7 October 2026.
Chiyo Ogura currently lives in Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, at the age of 111. Even at the age of 111, she still remains in good spirits. Her vital signs have been stable, and she has a good appetite and is doing well.
The GRG extends warm congratulations to Mrs. Chiyo Ogura on her 111th birthday.