Japan’s oldest man dies at 111

Japan’s oldest man, Mizuno Kiyotaka, has died at the age of 111 in Shizuoka prefecture.

Born on March 14, 1914, Mizuno lived through four imperial eras: Taisho, Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.

Mizuno passed away in his home in Iwata city due to age-related causes. Iwata Mayor Hiroaki Kusaçi described his death as “a great loss” and said Mizuno had long been regarded as “a symbol of vitality and good health.”

The centenarian had spent around 50 years farming and lived independently with minimal assistance, enjoying three meals a day. He earned the title of Japan’s oldest man in August 2024 and had modestly reflected on his longevity, saying, “I don’t know. I never thought I would live this long.”

Japan has one of the world’s largest populations of centenarians. In September 2024, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare reported that 95,119 people in the country were aged 100 or older.

By Aghakazim Guliyev