Ms. Harue Baba (馬場ハルエ) of Saito City, Miyazaki Prefecture, has sadly passed away on around February 15, 2026 at the age of 111.
The exact date of death is not yet known and I will update as soon as it is announced.
She was born on March 20, 1914 in Nishimera Village, Miyazaki Prefecture. In September 2024, she was reported to be the second-oldest living person in Miyazaki Prefecture. On 7 November, following the passing of Ms. Yuriko Tsurumaru of Kobayashi City, she became the oldest living resident of Miyazaki Prefecture.
As of September 2025, she was not feeling well, so this is not unexpected news for me, but it is shocking.

Her sister, who was four years younger than her, lived in the same facility as her until she passed away at the age of 103.
Rest in peace Ms. Baba.
https://zenkoku-okuyami.com/obituary/mi ... e=20260217

Ms. Harue Baba has received a longevity celebration in September 2025