Mine Kondō
- Full name: Mine Kondō (Japanese: 近藤ミネ)
- Lifespan: (01.09.1910 – 20.05.2025)
- Age: 114 years, 261 days
- Birthplace: Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
- Last residence: Kōta, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
- Application date: 04.09.2020
- Validation date: 26.03.2023
- Validation source: MHLW Japan/Yumi Yamamoto/Yu Li
Biography
Mine Kondō was born in the village of Ikuma (now part of Toyota City), Aichi Prefecture, Japan, on September 1, 1910. At the age of 20, she married a farmer and had six children.
As of September 2015, she had 16 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. In September 2020, she celebrated her 110th birthday, becoming a supercentenarian.
On March 2 2023, following the death of 112-year-old Shizu Narita, she became the oldest living person in Aichi Prefecture.
On April 26 2025, following the death of 115-year-old Okagi Hayashi, she became the oldest living person in Japan, and Asia.
Mine Kondō died in Kōta, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, on May 20 2025, at the age of 114 years, 261 days.
Longevity recognition
- Oldest living person in Aichi Prefecture (02.03.2023 – 20.05.2025)
- Oldest living person in Japan (26.04.2025 – 20.05.2025)
Validation
Her age was verified by Japan’s MHLW, Yumi Yamamoto, and Yu Li, and validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG) on March 26 2023.
Mine Kondō on her 114th birthday.
Mine Kondō at tge age of 110.
Mine Kondō, aged 110 in January 2021.
Mine Kondō at the age of 105.
Mine Kondō, aged 110, in January 2021.
Mine Kondō, aged 111.
Mine Kondō on her 112th birthday.
Mine Kondō, aged 112, drawing traditional Japanese signs in January 2023.
Mine Kondō, aged 112, in February 2023.
Mine Kondō, aged 112, in August 2023.
Mine Kondō, aged 113, on Halloween 2023.