Japan has once again attracted the world’s attention with its long-living people. As of September 1 of this year, the number of people who reached the age of 100 in the country reached 99,763, setting a historic record. This was reported by NHK television channel, citing data from the Ministry of Health.
The information emphasizes that compared to 2024, the number of elderly people increased by 4,644. Thus, continuous growth has been observed in the country for 55 consecutive years.
Most notably, among centenarians, women are the majority — their number reached 87,784. This makes up about 88 percent of the total.
In the list, the oldest person is 114-year-old Shigeko Kagawa. She lives in the city of Yamatokoriyama in Nara Prefecture. The oldest man is 111-year-old Kiyoshi Mizuno, who lives in the city of Iwata in Shizuoka Prefecture.
According to statistics, the regions with the highest number of people over 100 years old are Shimane, Kochi, and Tottori Prefectures.
Interest in the secrets of longevity of the Japanese population is growing year by year. According to the Ministry of Health, the average life expectancy of Japanese women is 87.13 years, and with this indicator, they have renewed the world record for the 40th time. For men, this figure is 81.09 years and has remained unchanged since 2023.
Experts link this phenomenon to a healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition, and effective medical services. Thus, Japan is recognized around the world not only as a country of technology but also as a land of longevity.
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