Secret to long life: Hawaiʻi woman celebrates 108th birthday
Former Punahou School dean celebrates 100 years of youth
Fujie officially turned 108 years old on April 12, but she was surrounded by family, friends and even Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke for her birthday party on Saturday, April 19.
Born in Keala-Kekua Kona, Fujie was the oldest of nine children and worked on her family's coffee farm.
She raised three children and now celebrates her birthday with two grandchildren.Her family said her secret to long life is a healthy diet rich in veggies, fish and medication — plus a daily dose of soap operas including 'Young and the Restless' and 'Days of Our Lives.'
While we're not quite positive, her family believes that at 108, she may be the oldest living person on Oahu.
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From all of us at KHON2, Happy Birthday, Fujie!
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