India, March 13 -- A 108-year-old woman from Japan has chalked history by earning the Guinness World Record as the world's oldest female barber. Shitsui Hakoishi, who has dedicated an astonishing 94 years to her profession, continues to serve her loyal clients while inspiring many with her remarkable journey.

On March 5, Hakoishi received the prestigious recognition from Guinness World Records at a ceremony in Nakagawa, Tochigi Prefecture, where she still operates her barbershop. Her career began in 1931, when she left her hometown for Tokyo to become an apprentice at a small salon. By the age of 20, she had obtained her barber's license, laying the foundation for her lifelong profession.

In 1939, Hakoishi and her husband opened their o...