TIL Japan now has nearly 100,000 people aged 100 or older, setting a new longevity record for the 55th year in a row. According to the country’s health ministry, as of this September, 99,763 centenarians live in Japan – and 88% of them are women.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd07nljlyv0o
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