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Japanese woman, world's oldest person, turns 115
TOKYO, Sept 16 (Reuters) - A Japanese woman said to be the world's oldest person turned 115 on Monday.
But Kamato Hongo, who lives in the southwestern city of Kagoshima, failed to stay awake for her big day.
"She has been in a deep sleep since 2 a.m. this morning, maybe because she got excited after seeing many visitors yesterday, on Respect for the Aged Day," the Kyodo news agency quoted daughter Shizue Kurauchi, 78, as saying.
Hongo, born in 1887, now sticks to a unique cycle of staying awake for two straight days and then sleeping for two days.
Although she can no longer walk without help, Hongo enjoys singing and "dancing" with her hands, Kyodo said.
Japan is also home to the world's oldest male, Yukichi Chuganji, a 113-year-old native of Fukuoka prefecture.
Both Fukuoka and Kagoshima are located on Kyushu, Japan's southernmost main island.
Both of these people are from Japan...Even though they weren't on Islands directly hit with the A-Bomb, you think fallout and other consequences from the bombing plays a part in this...Or is it their eating and diet habits?
Japanese woman, world's oldest person, turns 115
TOKYO, Sept 16 (Reuters) - A Japanese woman said to be the world's oldest person turned 115 on Monday.
But Kamato Hongo, who lives in the southwestern city of Kagoshima, failed to stay awake for her big day.
"She has been in a deep sleep since 2 a.m. this morning, maybe because she got excited after seeing many visitors yesterday, on Respect for the Aged Day," the Kyodo news agency quoted daughter Shizue Kurauchi, 78, as saying.
Hongo, born in 1887, now sticks to a unique cycle of staying awake for two straight days and then sleeping for two days.
Although she can no longer walk without help, Hongo enjoys singing and "dancing" with her hands, Kyodo said.
Japan is also home to the world's oldest male, Yukichi Chuganji, a 113-year-old native of Fukuoka prefecture.
Both Fukuoka and Kagoshima are located on Kyushu, Japan's southernmost main island.
Both of these people are from Japan...Even though they weren't on Islands directly hit with the A-Bomb, you think fallout and other consequences from the bombing plays a part in this...Or is it their eating and diet habits?
