Centenarians living in Japan exceed 100,000 for the first time

Japan has been experiencing a declining population for decades. However, the country has now reached a milestone: for the first time, more than 100,000 Japanese people are centenarians—people who are 100 years old or older. This represents growth in this age group even as Japan's overall population shrinks.

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National14 articles from 14 sources across the spectrum· Updated 12d ago

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 13d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Centenarians living in Japan exceed 100,000 for the first time

BloombergLean Left· 14d ago

Japan’s Centenarian Ranks Reach 100,000 as Welfare Costs Rise

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NewsweekCenter· 12d ago

Map Shows Countries With Most Centenarians As Japan Tops 100,000

Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· WTOP Washington DC, WFMZ Allentown
WTOP Washington DCCenter· 13d ago

Centenarians living in Japan exceed 100,000 for the first time

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 13d ago

Centenarians living in Japan exceed 100,000 for the first time

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KRDOCenter· 14d ago

For the first time, Japan has more than 100,000 centenarians

Local News 8Center· 14d ago

For the first time, Japan has more than 100,000 centenarians

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· 14d ago

For the first time, Japan has more than 100,000 centenarians

KVIA El PasoCenter· 14d ago

For the first time, Japan has more than 100,000 centenarians

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· 14d ago

For the first time, Japan has more than 100,000 centenarians

KEYT Santa BarbaraCenter· 14d ago

For the first time, Japan has more than 100,000 centenarians

KTVZ BendCenter· 14d ago

For the first time, Japan has more than 100,000 centenarians

KION Central CoastCenter· 14d ago

For the first time, Japan has more than 100,000 centenarians

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New York PostLean Right· 13d ago

Japan breaks record with over 100K people who are at least 100 years old

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