Yoshiko Miwa, the oldest living person of Japanese descent in the U.S. at 110 years young, shares the key to living a long life.
Miwa encourages people to stay positive and resilient, emphasizing the importance of keeping the body and mind active with a variety of hobbies and activities. Miwa walks for four miles every morning and engages in a diverse range of interests, such as reading and practicing arts like ikebana (flower arranging) and sumi-e (ink art).
While Miwa enjoys a varied and balanced diet every day, she also incorporates foods that bring joy and satisfaction, like noodles. “When I was in the children’s home, the cook used to make noodles and I used to love them. Today, I like spaghetti, udon, ramen, soba and any other kind of noodles,” the supercentenarian said.
Miwa also draws strength from her faith, particularly her gratitude toward Rev. and Mrs. Issei Matsuura of the Guadalupe Buddhist Church in California. They provided support and took her in when her mot...
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