https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/centenarians-living-in-japan-exceed-100-000-for-the-first-timeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/centenarians-living-in-japan-exceed-100-000-for-the-first-timehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/centenarians-living-in-japan-exceed-100-000-for-the-first-time#u74944Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:46:07 +0000Japan has more than 100,000 residents aged 100 or older for the first time. Government data indicates the actual number is 107,677, with women making up 88% of this group. This longevity milestone coincides with rising welfare costs and a problematic age gap within the national population. Multiple news agencies, including the BBC, CNN, and AP News, have confirmed the population milestone, while other reports highlight the specific demographic split between genders and the resulting economic pressure on the state.Why it mattersAn aging population creates significant strain on healthcare and so