NAGOYA — The oldest person in Japan, 115-year-old Okagi Hayashi from Toki, Gifu Prefecture, still has a good appetite for food. At a Christmas party held last year at her nursing home, she wore a Santa hat and enjoyed a piece of cake.
Akiko Hayashi, a mother of nine, has seven sons and two daughters. Unfortunately, her two eldest sons have passed away. She also has 22 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Her son Minoru, 78, stated, “I haven’t been able to visit her since November to avoid coronavirus and flu infections, but I’m relieved to hear she’s doing well.”
Hayashi was born on September 2, 1909, in the Tsumagicho district of Toki. Currently residing in an urban nursing home, she engages in daily routines, including participating in mealtime and events from her wheelchair, and occasionally eats independently with a spoon.
After Tomiko Itooka, 116, passed away at the end of last year, Hayashi became the oldest person in Japan.
Mayor Junji Kato stated, “We are very pleased that Ms. Hayashi has achieved the distinction as the oldest person in Japan, and she is the pride of our city. I strongly hope that this happy accomplishment will inspire everyone in the community and become a catalyst for creating a city where all can live a long life with a sense of security.”
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