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Sachiko Kimura of Odawara, Kanagawa, Turns 111 Today

Sachiko Kimura (木村幸子), the oldest resident of Odawara in Kanagawa Prefecture and known by her stage name Kyōsen Kineya (杵屋響泉), turned 111 years old on 15 November 2025. She is also a Guinness World Records holder as the oldest woman to release a debut album.

Ahead of her birthday, on 10 November, the Mayor of Odawara visited her and presented her with a commemorative gift. Reports noted that many of her family members and long-time students gathered on that day, creating a warm setting for the occasion.

At 111, Kimura continues to eat on her own and enjoys conversation. She becomes especially engaged when talking about shamisen and nagauta, the traditional arts she has devoted her life to.

Kimura’s dedication to nagauta has earned her numerous honors, including the Odawara Civic Meritorious Service Award, recognition as a holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, and the Kanagawa Cultural Award. Her achievement of releasing a debut album at 104 years and 160 days was recorded on 24 April 2019, and the record received official recognition from Guinness World Records in the spring of 2025. She continues to hold the title today.

Happy 111th Birthday!