Japan has set a new record as the number of its citizens aged 100 or older has climbed to 99,763.

[Augusta]

Japan has set a new record as the number of its citizens aged 100 or older has climbed to 99,763, according to fresh figures released by the country’s health ministry.

According to Complex, the new milestone makes it the 55th year in a row Japan is breaking its own centenarian record. Women dominate the numbers, accounting for about 88% of those who have lived past 100.


The country, known for having the world’s longest life expectancy, also has some of the oldest living people on record. Currently, the oldest is 114-year-old Shigeko Kagawa, while the oldest man is 111-year-old Kiyotaka Mizuno

 

[eLdavis]

Am not even surprised about this cause when it comes to living a long life, asians is known for this, especially due to their eating and living style.

 

[Augusta]

Yeah it could just be their kind of food helping to prolong their body parts and they don't easily dye off