Japanese Woman Tomiko Itooka Becomes World's Oldest Person at 116

The Gerontology Research Group and Guinness World Records confirm her new status following the death of the previous titleholder.

Tomiko Itooka, born May 23, 1908, now holds the title of world's oldest person.
She resides in a nursing home in Ashiya, Japan, and is known for her love of bananas and yogurt drinks.
Itooka managed her husband's textile factory during World War II and lived independently until moving to the nursing home five years ago.
An avid mountaineer, she climbed Mount Ontake twice and completed a 1,000-kilometer pilgrimage route.
Her age and birthdate have been validated by the Gerontology Research Group.