The world’s oldest man has passed away merely two days after being bestowed with the title at the remarkable age of 112, succeeding the previous holder who lived to be 114 years old.
Gisaburo Sonobe, born on November 6, 1911, achieved the distinction of being recognized as Japan’s oldest living man back in November 2022, when he was 111 years old.
His journey came to an end in Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, though the precise cause of his demise remains undisclosed.
Spanning over an incredible 41,000 days, Sonobe’s life was adorned with extraordinary milestones, making him a record holder in the annals of history.
Having witnessed the dawn of the Taisho era with the passing of Emperor Meiji in 1912, he also experienced pivotal moments such as the harrowing atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.
Sonobe’s predecessor, who passed away in November 2022, shared with him the distinction of surviving through two world wars and the tumult of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan, known for its impressive number of centenarians, boasts a population believed to exceed 90,000 individuals aged 100 or older within its 125 million populace. This phenomenon has been attributed to factors like a balanced diet, regular exercise, spiritual practices, and a societal reverence for the elderly.
With nearly 30 percent of its populace aged 65 or above and 15 percent surpassing 75 years, Japan stands as a testament to longevity. In 1963, the country recorded an estimated 153 centenarians, marking the beginning of its remarkable demographic trend.
The news of Sonobe’s passing follows closely on the heels of the demise of Juan Vicente Perez Mora of Venezuela, the former oldest man in the world, who reached the age of 114.
(Source: MailOnline/ia/mnm)