The number of Japanese centenarians rose to 99,763 in September, with women making up 88% of the total.

The number of people in Japan aged 100 or older has risen to a record high of nearly 100,000, its government has announced.

Setting a new record for the 55th year in a row, the number of centenarians in Japan was 99,763 as of September, the health ministry said on Friday. Of that total, women accounted for an overwhelming 88%.

  • idiomaddict@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    6 hours ago

    I love this guy. From a different interview with him:

    The part of this I am fine with is these poor regions are getting tourist money.”

    He’s also quick to add that he has nothing against the super-centenarians – as people who are 110 or older are known – themselves.

    “I think they’re the best part of this! They’re having a grand old time. What have you got to lose if you’re 96 and you can pretend you’re 119 and the whole world just goes along with it? What are they going to do – put you in jail?

    …

    “If someone’s selling you something to get the power of longevity, ignore them,” he concludes.

    We already know what to do to increase our chances of a long, healthy life, anyway: “Don’t smoke or do drugs. Don’t drink. Do some exercise. That’s all you need to do. Maybe see your GP once a year.”

    “There’s no other secret. I think everyone knows that deep down. The blueberry is not going to save you.”

    Well said.