Misao Okawa was born in canton , western Japan on March 28 , 1898 . The year - old claims not to know why she has lived so long . She has previously cited sleep , nightmares and squats as key to long ##evity .
Misao Okawa was born in Osaka , western Japan on March 5 , 1898 . The 117-year-old claims not to know why she has lived so long . She has previously cited sleep , sushi and squats as key to long life .