Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Japan's Record High Centenarians: Nearly 1 Lakh Over 100
Japan has the most people who are 100 years or older in the world.
In September 2025, nearly 100,000 Japanese people were over 100 years old, and most of them were women.
People think that eating traditional Japanese food and staying active helps them live longer.
But it's not just the food; it's also about living a disciplined life and staying connected with others.
This combination helps Japanese people live very long lives.
Japan has a record high of nearly 100,000 centenarians as of September 2025.
Women make up 88% of the centenarian population in Japan.
Traditional diets and daily physical activity are key factors in Japan's longevity.
A disciplined, active, and socially connected lifestyle contributes to extended lifespan.
Japan's longevity is attributed to a combination of diet, activity, and social habits.
- Who
- Japanese population, particularly women
- What
- Record high number of centenarians
- When
- As of September 2025
- Where
- Japan
- Why
- Traditional diets, physical activity, disciplined lifestyle, and social connections contribute to longevity
- Number of centenarians
- 99,763
- Percentage of women
- 88%
- Key factors for longevity
- Traditional diets, physical activity, disciplined lifestyle, social connections