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

https://mins.news/en/video/65544

- Global News, 2026-09-19 13:58 UTC
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- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyMohHZwvvk

> Japan has recorded more than 100,000 people aged 100 or older for the first time, government figures show. The Health and Welfare Ministry counted 107,677 centenarians, 88% of them women. The figures were released on Sept. 15, Respect the Aged Day, when the government honours centenarians with a letter from the prime minister and a silver sake cup.

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