Japan Reaches a Unique Milestone, With More Than 100,000 People Aged 100 or Over — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-reaches-a-unique-milestone-with-more-than-100-000-people-aged-100-or-overContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Japan Centenarian Population Surpasses 100,000 for First Timehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-reaches-a-unique-milestone-with-more-than-100-000-people-aged-100-or-overhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-reaches-a-unique-milestone-with-more-than-100-000-people-aged-100-or-over#u75034Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:50:45 +0000Japan has reached a new longevity milestone with more than 100,000 residents now aged 100 years or older. Government data indicates the total number of centenarians has reached 107,677, with women making up 88% of this group. This demographic shift is coinciding with rising welfare costs and a buckling pension system, creating a problematic age gap within the country. The milestone marks the first time the population of people aged 100 or over has exceeded the six-figure mark.Why it mattersAn aging population puts significant pressure on national healthcare and social security infrastructure.