https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-has-record-100-000-people-aged-over-100-how-societies-are-ageingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-has-record-100-000-people-aged-over-100-how-societies-are-ageinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-has-record-100-000-people-aged-over-100-how-societies-are-ageing#u79726Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:31:04 +0000Japan has reached a longevity milestone with more than 100,000 citizens aged 100 or older for the first time. Current figures indicate the population of centenarians has reached 107,677. This increase occurs alongside a record high percentage of elderly people across the general population. The rise in extreme longevity highlights a shifting demographic structure in Japan, though reports indicate that birth rates are falling simultaneously.Why it mattersThe growth of the centenarian population places unique pressures on healthcare and social support systems. This trend reflects broader societa