Japan and Centenarians

Japan and Centenarians

Kanako Mita and Noriko Watanabe

Modern Tokyo Times

Japan’s demographic reality is becoming ever more stark. According to figures released by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the nation in 2025 counts a record 99,763 centenarians, a milestone that powerfully underscores the aging nature of Japanese society.

The BBC reports, “Setting a new record for the 55th year in a row, the number of centenarians in Japan was 99,763 as of September...