More Than 100,000 People in Japan Are 100 or Older

Japan now has more than 100,000 people aged 100 or older. The health ministry says there are 107,677 centenarians in the country. This is the highest number in the world. Women make up 88% of this group.

Many Japanese people eat fish, vegetables, and rice. They also walk, cycle, and use public transport. Experts say a healthy diet and an active lifestyle may help people live longer.

But Japan also has a problem. It has fewer babies and more older people. The country needs to support older people while keeping its social security system sustainable. Some past records of very old people were wrong, so the figures should be treated carefully.