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• International · 2026-09-15

  Japan's centenarian population exceeds 100,000 for the first time

  Japan's health ministry announced that the country's centenarian population reached 107,677 in September, surpassing 100,000 for the first time since records began in 1963. Women account for 88% of this population, reflecting Japan's status as one of the world's longest-living nations. The milestone also underscores mounting demographic pressures as the country's overall population declines.

• International · 2026-09-16

  Japan's centenarian population surpasses 100,000 for the first time

  Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare announced that the number of centenarians has exceeded 100,000, reaching 107,677 as of September. This marks the 56th consecutive year of growth since records began in 1963, with women comprising 88% of the total population.