| Tama Higuchi | |
 Higuchi in September 2006, shortly before her 111th birthday. | |
| Birth: | 15 October 1895 Japan |
| Death: | January 2008 Kitanagoya, Aichi, Japan |
| Age: | 112 years, 78-108 days |
| Country: |  JPN
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| Validated | |
Tama Higuchi (Japanese: 樋口たま; 15 October 1895 – January 2008) was a Japanese supercentenarian whose age is validated by Gerontology Research Group (GRG).
Biography[]
Higuchi was born in Japan on 15 October 1895. Her age was verified by Japan’s MHLW, Ken Matsuoka and Robert Young, and validated by the GRG on 17 September 2006. At the time of death, she was the second-oldest living person in Aichi Prefecture, behind Kaku Yamanaka.
Higuchi died in Kitanagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, in January 2008, at the age of 112 years, 78-108 days.
References[]
- GRG World Supercentenarian Rankings List Gerontology Research Group
- 110年以上生きた日本人 Data Collection Site
- 百歳高齢者に対する祝状 及び記念品の贈呈について MHLW, September 2006