Kane Tanaka has extended her record as the world’s oldest person by celebrating her 119th birthday at a nursing home in Fukuoka in southern Japan.

Tanaka marked her birthday with a party along with staff and friends at the nursing home, television footage from local broadcaster TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting Co showed.

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Eiji, Tanaka's 62-year-old grandson, said he hoped that she remains “healthy and has fun everyday as she grows older.”

Japan has one of the world's highest life expectancies and has been home to several people recognised as among the oldest humans to have ever lived.

They include Jiroemon Kimura, the longest-living man on record, who died soon after his 116th birthday in June 2013.

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Tanaka’s record age is symbolic of Japan’s fast-ageing population, which coupled with its falling birthrate is raising concerns about labor shortages and prospects for future economic growth.

The number of babies born in Japan fell an estimated 5.9 per cent last year to fewer than 900,000 for the first time since the government started compiling data in 1899, according to Japan’s welfare ministry.

Tanaka was born on 2 January 1903, the year when the Wright brothers launched humanity's first powered flight, according to Guinness.

She married Hideo Tanaka in 1922, giving birth to four children and adopting a fifth.

Kane normally wakes each morning at 6 am and passes the afternoons by studying mathematics and practicing calligraphy.&nbsp;

"One of Kane's favourite pastimes is a game of Othello and she's become an expert at the classic board game, often beating rest-home staff," Guinness said.

(With inputs from agencies)

Kane Tanaka has extended her record as the world’s oldest person by celebrating her 119th birthday at a nursing home in Fukuoka in southern Japan. Tanaka marked her birthday with a party along with staff and friends at the nursing home, television footage from local broadcaster TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting Co showed.

Kane Tanaka has extended her record as the world’s oldest person by celebrating her 119th birthday at a nursing home in Fukuoka in southern Japan. Tanaka marked her birthday with a party along with staff and friends at the nursing home, television footage from local broadcaster TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting Co showed. Also read | Japanese woman confirmed as world's oldest person at 116 Eiji, Tanaka's 62-year-old grandson, said he hoped that she remains “healthy and has fun everyday as she grows older.” Japan has one of the world's highest life expectancies and has been home to several people recognised as among the oldest humans to have ever lived. They include Jiroemon Kimura, the longest-living man on record, who died soon after his 116th birthday in June 2013. Also read | Guinness world record crowns 112-year-old Japanese man oldest man alive Tanaka’s record age is symbolic of Japan’s fast-ageing population, which coupled with its falling birthrate is raising concerns about labor shortages and prospects for future economic growth. The number of babies born in Japan fell an estimated 5.9 per cent last year to fewer than 900,000 for the first time since the government started compiling data in 1899, according to Japan’s welfare ministry. Tanaka was born on 2 January 1903, the year when the Wright brothers launched humanity's first powered flight, according to Guinness. She married Hideo Tanaka in 1922, giving birth to four children and adopting a fifth. Kane normally wakes each morning at 6 am and passes the afternoons by studying mathematics and practicing calligraphy. "One of Kane's favourite pastimes is a game of Othello and she's become an expert at the classic board game, often beating rest-home staff," Guinness said. (With inputs from agencies)

World's oldest person, Kane Tanaka, celebrates 119th birthday in Japan

A Japanese man recently named the world's oldest living male has died aged 112, a local official said Tuesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/guinness-world-record-crowns-112-year-old-japanese-man-named-oldest-man-alive-280521">Chitetsu Watanabe</a>, who was born on March 5, 1907, in Niigata, north of Tokyo, died on Sunday at his nursing home in the same prefecture, the official said.

The news comes&nbsp;less than two weeks after he was officially recognised by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/guinness-world-record-crowns-112-year-old-japanese-man-named-oldest-man-alive-280521">Guinness World Records</a>.

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Watanabe, who had five children, said the secret to longevity was to "not get angry and keep a smile on your face".

He admitted a penchant for sweets such as custard pudding and ice cream.

The world's oldest living person <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japanese-woman-kane-tanaka-turns-117-years-old-extends-record-as-worlds-oldest-person-272313">Kane Tanaka</a> who is 117-year-old is also Japanese.

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Japan has one of the world's highest life expectancies and has been home to several people recognised as among the oldest humans to have ever lived.

They include Jiroemon Kimura, the longest-living man on record, who died soon after his 116th birthday in June 2013.

The oldest verified person <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/man-who-claimed-to-be-146-dies-in-indonesia-15154">Jeanne Louise Calment</a> of France died in 1997 at the age of 122, according to Guinness.

A Japanese man recently named the world's oldest living male has died aged 112, a local official said Tuesday. Chitetsu Watanabe, who was born on March 5, 1907, in Niigata, north of Tokyo, died on Sunday at his nursing home in the same prefecture, the official said.

A Japanese man recently named the world's oldest living male has died aged 112, a local official said Tuesday. Chitetsu Watanabe, who was born on March 5, 1907, in Niigata, north of Tokyo, died on Sunday at his nursing home in the same prefecture, the official said. The news comes less than two weeks after he was officially recognised by Guinness World Records. Also read: Guinness world record crowns 112-year-old Japanese man oldest man alive Watanabe, who had five children, said the secret to longevity was to "not get angry and keep a smile on your face". He admitted a penchant for sweets such as custard pudding and ice cream. The world's oldest living person Kane Tanaka who is 117-year-old is also Japanese. Also read: Japanese woman, Kane Tanaka turns 117 years old, extends record as world's oldest person Japan has one of the world's highest life expectancies and has been home to several people recognised as among the oldest humans to have ever lived. They include Jiroemon Kimura, the longest-living man on record, who died soon after his 116th birthday in June 2013. The oldest verified person Jeanne Louise Calment of France died in 1997 at the age of 122, according to Guinness.

World's oldest man Chitetsu Watanabe dies in Japan at 112

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japanese-woman-confirmed-as-worlds-oldest-person-aged-116-202183">Japan</a>'s 112-year-old Chitetsu Watanabe has been crowned the world's oldest male.&nbsp;

Watanabe was officially given the title at&nbsp;a nursing home in Niigata&nbsp;where he currently resides.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japanese-woman-confirmed-as-worlds-oldest-person-aged-116-202183">Japanese woman confirmed as world's oldest person at 116</a>

He was born on March 5, 1907 in this city which is located in the north of Tokyo.

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He is currently 112 years 344 days days old.

<img alt="Watanabe (centre) at a sugarcane farm" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="19e6f29b-f4e2-429e-8708-c20497f95523" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%2836%29_10.jpg" />

Watanabe (centre) at a sugar cane farm

(Image courtesy: Guinness world records)

The previous record holder was Masazo Nonaka.

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He was also Japanese and died last month at 112 years and 266 days.

Watanabe, who is married with five children, said the secret to longevity is to "not get angry and keep a smile on your face."

The oldest living person is also Japanese, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japanese-woman-confirmed-as-worlds-oldest-person-aged-116-202183">Kane Tanaka</a>, a 116-year-old woman.

Japan has one of the world's highest life expectancies and has been home to several people recognised as among the oldest humans to have ever lived.

They include Jiroemon Kimura, the longest-living man on record, who died soon after his 116th birthday in June 2013.

The oldest verified person ever is Jeanne Louise Calment of France who died in 1997 at the age of 122, according to Guinness book of world records.

Japan's 112-year-old Chitetsu Watanabe has been crowned the world's oldest male. Watanabe was officially given the title at a nursing home in Niigata where he currently resides.

Japan's 112-year-old Chitetsu Watanabe has been crowned the world's oldest male. Watanabe was officially given the title at a nursing home in Niigata where he currently resides. Also read: Japanese woman confirmed as world's oldest person at 116 He was born on March 5, 1907 in this city which is located in the north of Tokyo. He is currently 112 years 344 days days old. Watanabe (centre) at a sugar cane farm (Image courtesy: Guinness world records) The previous record holder was Masazo Nonaka. Also read: World's oldest man' dies in Japan at 113 He was also Japanese and died last month at 112 years and 266 days. Watanabe, who is married with five children, said the secret to longevity is to "not get angry and keep a smile on your face." The oldest living person is also Japanese, Kane Tanaka, a 116-year-old woman. Japan has one of the world's highest life expectancies and has been home to several people recognised as among the oldest humans to have ever lived. They include Jiroemon Kimura, the longest-living man on record, who died soon after his 116th birthday in June 2013. The oldest verified person ever is Jeanne Louise Calment of France who died in 1997 at the age of 122, according to Guinness book of world records.

Guinness world record crowns 112-year-old Japanese man oldest man alive

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World's oldest person, Kane Tanaka, celebrates 119th birthday in Japan

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