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World's oldest woman to celebrate 117th birthday
A Japanese recognized as the world's oldest woman by Guinness World Records is celebrating a day before her 117th birthday on Thursday.
Misao Okawa was born on March 5th 1898. She lives in a nursing care facility for the elderly in Osaka.
On Wednesday, the mayor of the local municipality wished Okawa a happy birthday and gave her flowers.
She then posed for photographs with her family, including her 92-year-old son.
Okawa's caregivers say she's healthy and eats 3 meals a day. Her favorite foods are ramen noodles and beef stew.
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