Ichi Kubota
Supercentenarian data for Japan
- Full name: Ichi Kubiota [Japanese: 久保田イチ]
- Lifespan: 30.05.1913
- Age: 111 years
- Birthplace: Miyako, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
- Last residence: Miyako, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
- Application date: 2023-09-23
- Validation date: 2024-06-16
- Validation source: MHLW Japan/Takeo Inishie
Biography
Ichi Kubota was born in Taro, Miyako, Iwate Prefecture, Japan on 30 May 1913. She is the youngest of five siblings, and she had eight children.
In May 2023, Kubota celebrated her 110th birthday and became a supercentenarian.
Kubota became the oldest known living person in Iwate Prefecture, following the death of 110-year-old Emi Matsuda on 28 August 2023.
On 30 October 2023, the mayor of Miyako, Masatori Yamamoto [Japanese: 山本正徳], and other city officials visited to celebrate Kubota’s longevity. Her secret to her energy is that her favorite foods are energy drinks and sashimi such as sea urchin and abalone. She stated that she had wanted to live to the age of 150. Although she was a little hard of hearing, but she loved chatting. The candles on the celebratory cake were blown out with great force, bringing smiles to the faces of those who had gathered to celebrate.
Ichi Kubota currently lives in Taro, Miyako, Iwate Prefecture, Japan at the age of 111 years, 109 days.
Ichi Kubota at age 111.
Ichi Kubota at age 111.
Ichi Kubota at age 111.
Longevity recognition
- Oldest living person in Iwate Prefecture (28.08.2023 – present)
Validation
The case of Ichi Kubota was meticulously examined and verified by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW), Takeo Inishie, Tom Li and validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG) on 16 June 2024.
Ichi Kubota at age 106.
Ichi Kubota at age 107.
Ichi Kubota at age 109.
Ichi Kubota at age 110.
