Tomiko Itookaborn May 23, 1908 in Osaka, Japan, and has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest person in the world after the death of María Branyas Morera in 2024. At 116 years oldhis life has been an example of strength and longevity that has inspired people everywhere.
And while many wonder what the secret is behind his vitality, Itooka sums it up to a simple diet, his love of exercise and a positive mindset.
The allies of your longevity
Itooka’s daily life includes foods as simple as a banana and a yogurt drink called Calpis. The banana, loaded with potassium and fiberhelps keep blood pressure stable and offers sustained energy. For its part, Calpis, a very popular fermented drink in Japan, could have positive effects on digestion and the immune system
Climbing life (literally)
Itooka has also kept his body active. He dedicated himself to mountaineering in its seventh decade!
Even, at 100 years old, climbed Mount Ontake and the steps of Ashiya Shrine without using a cane. Additionally, he completed the pilgrimage of the 33 Kannon
An inspiring life
At the moment, Tomiko Itooka is still a symbol of vitality and a benchmark of longevity. His story, full of challenges, such as having assumed the management of a textile factory during World War IIshows that resilience has also been a key piece of his life. His routine teaches us that, perhaps, the true secret to a long life and healthy is in simplicity.
