Koto Okubo facts for kids

Koto Okubo (born December 24, 1897 – died January 12, 2013) was an amazing Japanese woman. She lived to be 115 years old! This made her a supercentenarian, which is someone who lives past their 110th birthday.

At one point, Koto Okubo was the second-oldest person alive in the entire world. She was also the oldest living woman on Earth. She was the very last woman born in 1897 who was still alive.

Koto Okubo's Life Story

Koto Okubo was born in Japan on December 24, 1897. She lived a long and full life. She had one son during her lifetime.

Her Final Years

Koto Okubo passed away on January 12, 2013. She was 115 years old when she died. She was living in a nursing home in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan. She died from pneumonia.

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  Chiyono Hasegawa (1896–2011) was another Japanese supercentenarian. She lived in Saga and was one of many Japanese women to live past 110 years. She is shown here in September 2010.