Jokichi Ikarashi facts for kids

Jokichi Ikarashi was a Japanese farmer. He was born on January 26, 1902, and lived a very long life. He passed away on July 23, 2013, at the age of 111 years and 178 days. He was known as a supercentenarian, which means someone who lives to be 110 years old or more. For a short time, he was the oldest living man in Japan.

His Life and Work

Jokichi Ikarashi spent his life working as a farmer. He lived in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. He had a large family, which included four children. He also had 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Secrets to a Long Life

Mr. Ikarashi enjoyed singing. He ate three meals every day. He believed that not drinking alcohol and not smoking helped him live a long life. He had a healthy lifestyle. He rarely had serious injuries, except for one time when he fell from a tree at age 91 and broke his left foot.

Later Years and Passing

In his final years, while he was the oldest man in Japan, he spent most of his time in bed. Jokichi Ikarashi passed away from pneumonia on July 23, 2013. He was 111 years old. After his death, Sakari Momoi became the oldest man in Japan.