Shigeko Kagawa becomes Japan's oldest person

Shigeko Kagawa, a 114-year-old retired physician from Japan — Ōita Prefecture, has become Japan's oldest living person following the death of List of Japanese supercentenarians, also 114. Kagawa, an obstetrician and gynaecologist who served during World War II and ran her family clinic, is a symbol of Japan's extraordinary longevity. She was also an Olympic torchbearer at 109 during the Japan — Tokyo 2021 torch relay. Her lifestyle emphasizes daily play, independence, and a disciplined routine. The Bangladesh — Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Japan — Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications have highlighted Japan's growing elderly population, with 29% of its population aged 65 or older and over 95,000 centenarians, marking the highest proportion of seniors globally.