Japanese Centenarians Record
The number of people aged 100 or more in Japan has exceeded 100,000 for the first time, according to the health ministry.Reported by 4 of 4 outlets; wording from BBC.
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The total population is estimated to drop to 87 million by 2070, representing a 30% decline from its peak of 128 million in 2008, according to data from the National Institute of Population and Social Security research.
Health Minister Kenichiro Ueno said he was "delighted that so many people are living long, healthy and active lives", citing progress in medicine and technology.
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The oldest woman is Kishimoto Fuyo, a 114-year-old from Kyoto City and the oldest man is Kato Hikaru, a 112-year-old from Kumamoto.
The figures were released to mark this year’s Sept. 15 Respect the Aged day, when healthy and active centenarians are honored by the government with a letter from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and a silver sake cup.
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- 15 Sep
The number of people aged 100 or more in Japan has exceeded 100,000 for the first time, according to the health ministry.
- 16 Sep
The National Institute of Population and Social Security Research last week released the results of a survey indicating more than 20% of both men and women who are single and aged between 18 and 34 have no intention of ever marrying, with nearly half saying they see no benefit in marriage.
- 19 Sep
The number of people aged 60 or older is projected to rise from 1.1 billion in 2023 to 1.4 billion by 2030.
Coverage 4 articles
19 Sep Japan has record 100,000 people aged over 100: How societies are ageing
Al Jazeera
16 Sep Japan is now home to more than 100,000 people aged 100 or over
Global News
16 Sep Japan breaks record with over 100K people who are at least 100 years old
New York Post
15 Sep More than 100,000 people in Japan are now aged 100 or older
BBC
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