Shimi Kushiyama

Supercentenarian data for Japan (Kagoshima)

  • Full name: Shimi Kushiyama
  • Lifespan: (01.03.1909 – 20.03.2021)
  • Age: 112 years, 19 days
  • Birthplace: Japan (Kagoshima)
  • Last residence: Japan (Kagoshima)
  • Application date: 05.04.2020
  • Validation date: 13.12.2024
  • Validation source: MHLW Japan/Yu Li

Biography

Kushiyama was born in Japan on 1 March 1909. Following the death of Kikue Tanaka on 15 January 2020, she became the oldest living person in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.

Kushiyama died in Satsuma, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan on 20 March 2021 at the age of 112 years, 19 days. Upon her death, 111-year-old Mitsue Tanobe became the oldest person in Kagoshima Prefecture.

Shimi, 2019.

Validation

Her age was verified by MHLW Japan/Yu Li, and validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG) on 13 December 2024.

Gerontology Research Group
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.