Misao Okawa is the world’s oldest lady and she recently celebrated her birthday on March 5. She turned 117 but one might not be able to tell upon looking at her. She is feeling good and cheery during her celebration. Okawa is a mother of three and has four grandchildren. She is also a great grandmother to six children whom all visited her for her day early celebration. The family was excited to be reunited with each other as Okawa is now staying at a nursing home in Osaka. The Japanese are known for their long lifespan and for living a healthy life which is probably one of the reasons that contributed to Okawa still being healthy and full of energy. Japanese meals consists of fresh vegetables, rice, and healthy portions of meat and fish, they have always been conscious of what they eat and how much they are consuming.
Misao Okawa is the oldest lady in the world
Hiroshi is one of Okawa’s sons, who is now 92 years old. They do not seem sick or weak in their old age and only time can tell if any of Okawa’s children will be able to live as long as she did. For sure, she is full of knowledge and wisdom on life as she witnessed many events and how the world has changed ever since she was young.
Takehiro Ogura is a local official who visited Okawa on her birthday. He presented her with a bunch of flowers and asked her whether she feels that her life on earth has been long. Okawa replied, “It was short.” There are many things that can be acquired from that short sentence such as life is actually indeed short and one must make the most of the time that they are given to live. Okawa looks lovely in her light pink kimono with cherry blossom details and looks filled with love in the presence of her family.
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