Haruno Shimada
- Full name: Haruno Shimada [Japanese: 島田ハルノ]
- Lifespan: 1857-12-24 – 1969-12-31
- Age: 112 years, 7 days
- Birthplace: Niigata Prefecture, Japan
- Last residence: Asahi Village (now Murakami), Niigata Prefecture, Japan
- Application date: 2016-03-24
- Validation date: 2021-04-23
- Validation source: MHLW Japan/Tzen Wei Tseng
Biography
Haruno Shimada was born in Japan on 24 December 1857. Her father lived to be 91, and her mother lived to be 88. At the time of her death, she had 5 living children, 12 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 32 great-great-grandchildren.
Haruno Shimada died in Asahi Village (now Murakami), Niigata Prefecture, Japan, on 31 December 1969, at the age of 112 years, 7 days. Western media erroneously reported her age at death as 116, but Japanese media stated she died aged 112.
Validation
Haruno Shimada’s age was verified by MHLW Japan , Tzen Wei Tseng and validated by the Gerontology Research Group on 23.04.2021
