Following his retirement, in 1974 he and Tetsuo set up a one-hectare farm next to his family home. He returned to Niigata with his wife Mitsue and four young children during a difficult period in Japanese history. "Having to live under that circumstance with four young children must have been tough." Following his retirement, in 1974 he and Tetsuo set up a one-hectare farm next to his family home. Kane Tanaka, who is currently the oldest living woman, celebrated her 117th birthday in January.

Source: Standard Digital February 13, 2020 12:22 UTC