Japan Now Has 100,000 Centenarians — Here’s What Science Says About Their Longevity
Japan has reached an extraordinary milestone: nearly 100,000 of its citizens are now 100 years old or older. That number—99,763 centenarians as of September—has risen for 55 consecutive years. Even more striking, nearly 88% of them are women. When you hear this, you might assume the explanation is some rare genetic advantage or a mysterious…
