The secret to longevity is “chatting with friends” – Nisuke Kogi, the oldest man in Kagoshima Prefecture at 107 years old[09/18 19:32]
On the 18th, Respect for the Aged Day, Governor Shioda visited the oldest man in Kagoshima Prefecture, a 107-year-old man from Izumi City, to congratulate him on his longevity. He is devoted to farming, and the secret to his energy is his ability to talk.
(Mr. Yogi) “Thank you very much. Thanks to all of you, I was able to survive until today.”
Mr. Jinsuke Yogi from Kamichijimachi, Izumi City. He is the oldest male in the prefecture and is 107 years old, born on January 3, 1916 (Taisho 5). He is from Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, and worked at an army factory in Osaka during the war.
After the war, Mr. Yogi moved to Izumi City, where he had visited as part of a pioneer group, and started farming. He was a farmer until he injured his back two years ago at the age of 105.
She has been living at a nursing care support center in the city for the past year, and on the 18th, Governor Shioda handed her a congratulatory letter and commemorative gift.
(Governor Shioda) “I pray for your continued longevity.”
(Ninsuke Yogi, the oldest male in the prefecture at 107 years old) “The most fun thing is talking with everyone. It’s important that we all get along.”
26 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Relatives also came to the event on the 18th, making it a lively time.
(Eldest son, Haruo, 78 years old) “Until two years ago, we had three meals together, had drinks in the evening, watched dramas in the morning, and worked as a farmer. (My father) actually said he wanted to go home a little longer and work on the nursery. It seems like you have feelings for me.”
(Mr. Jinsuke and Mr. Haruo) “Thank you for letting me do it like this.”
The oldest person in the prefecture is Ko Katsue of Setouchi Town, who is 111 years old. According to the prefecture, as of the 1st of this month, 1,023 people have reached the age of 100 this year.
2023-09-18 10:32:00
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