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The number of people aged 100 or more in Japan has exceeded 100,000 for the first time, according to the health ministry.

Figures show Japan is now home to 107,677 centenarians, the highest number in the world, of whom 88% are women. The oldest woman is Kishimoto Fuyo, a 114-year-old from Kyoto City and the oldest man is Kato Hikaru, a 112-year-old from Kumamoto.

Health Minister Kenichiro Ueno said he was "delighted that so many people are living long, healthy and active lives", citing progress in medicine and technology.

But Kenichiro also warned of the challenge the country faces in maintaining a sustainable social security system.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cmzezj5e18xxo

]]>https://wtf.coffee-room.com/topic/4069/japanese-centenariansRSS for NodeThu, 17 Sep 2026 06:50:56 GMTWed, 16 Sep 2026 23:56:18 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Japanese centenarians on Thu, 17 Sep 2026 03:08:59 GMT]]>Wow. That's an impressive figure.

I met old Japanese people in Hawaii occasionally including women, men, and couples.

They were fascinating. The were so gentle.

]]>https://wtf.coffee-room.com/post/29495https://wtf.coffee-room.com/post/29495Thu, 17 Sep 2026 03:08:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Japanese centenarians on Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:46:23 GMT]]>Wow. They were all adults when the war ended.

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