Kamato Hongo

Kamato Hongo (nee Kimura) (claimed April 16, 1887, but more than likely April 16, 1889 or 1890 - October 31, 2003) was a Japanese supercentenarian who became the oldest living person on March 18, 2002, upon the death of Maud Farris-Luse, and held the title until her death on October 31, 2003. However, her age of 116 years, 198 days has been called into doubt, and it is now believed she was born on April 16, 1889, which would mean that she would have become the oldest living person on September 28, 2003, upon the death of Yukichi Chuganji, and held the title until October 31, 2003. Upon her death, the title passed to Mitoyo Kawate.