On 27 February 2013 , a few days before her 115th birthday , she was officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest living woman in the world and was presented with a certificate at her nursing home in Osaka .
On February 27 , 2013 , a few days before her 115th birthday , Misao Okawa was officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest living woman in the world , and was presented with a certificate at her nursing home in Osaka .