World's Oldest Living Person Turns 115 Woman Enjoys Drinking Sake, Rice Wine September 16, 2002 ___________________________________________________ The world's oldest person according to the 'Guinness Book of Records' turned 115 today. Japan's Kamato Hongo's birthday happens to fall on the day the Japanese celebrate Respect for the Aged Day, a national holiday. Hongo became the world's oldest living person in March, after the death of a Michigan woman. She's said to require constant care and is slightly hard of hearing, but is otherwise said to be in good health. She also enjoys an occasional sip of sake, the Japanese rice wine. Hongo was born Sept. 16, 1887. As of this month, Japan is home to nearly 18,000 people over the age of 100. That's four times higher than a decade ago. If you wish Hongo a happy birthday, she might not be awake to hear you. Her family says she sleeps two days, then stays up for two days. They plan to celebrate Hongo's birthday when she awakens.
As of this month, Japan is home to nearly 18,000 people over the age of 100. Her family says she sleeps two days, then stays up for two days.
I totally missed that part of the article. I'm gonna go have a plate of sushi and go to sleep...see ya'll on Thursday.
I rememember reading that the life expectancy in Japan is the highest than anywhere in the world, but its not in the 100's! I can't remember the numbers, but I think males and females usually live to about 80, while Americans live to ,on avg, about 78.(or something a little younger than 78.) This may explain why there are so many 100-year old people in Japan.
Well I think there's a very good chance that she was a hottie 90 years ago -- when she was 25 -- in the year 1912 wow that is one old chick.
MEMO To: Self From: MadMax Date: 9/17/02 Remember to pray to God for His mercy in not allowing you to live to be 115 years old.
