DID Press: Japan, one of the countries with the highest life expectancy globally, now has over 100,000 citizens aged 100 or older, attracting international attention.
Recent government data shows the number of centenarians in Japan has surpassed 100,000. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, over 88% of these elderly individuals are women, highlighting the role of lifestyle, healthy nutrition, and healthcare in promoting longevity, particularly among women.