World's oldest person turns 119 and hopes to reach her 120th birthday
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The world’s oldest person recently celebrated her 119th birthday in a Japanese nursing home.
The national nonprofit news outlet said Tanaka spent her birthday at an assisted living facility in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka. Tanaka reportedly plays number puzzle games to keep her mind sharp and interacts with facility staff through gestures. According to Kyodo, Tanaka is still a fan of chocolate and fizzy drinks.
Tanaka was born the same year as pop singer Bing Crosby, baseball legend Lou Gehrig and civil rights leader Ella Baker.
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