Ahead of “Respect for the Aged Day” on September 15, Fukuoka Mayor Soichiro Takashima visited and honored Tsuyako Hisatomi, who turned 100 on August 1. Hisatomi, a renowned Nihon Buyo dancer, continues to teach and perform, emphasizing her passion for dance. Fukuoka City currently has a record 999 residents aged 100 or older. Source: TNC

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