# Japan’s centenarian population surpasses 100,000 for the first time

https://mins.news/en/item/59772

- CNN, 2026-09-15 18:30 UTC
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- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/15/asia/japan-centenarians-population-intl-hnk?Date=20260915&Profile=CNN

> Japan, a country known for longevity, has recorded more than 100,000 people aged 100 or older for the first time, setting a new national record.

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