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%.

    • 1984@lemmy.todayEnglish
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      6 hours ago

      Maybe they import unhealthy food into your country because its popular there. Usually the food chains knows whats selling and are keeping those products.

      • ILikeBoobies@lemmy.caEnglish
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        1 hour ago

        I mean things in Japan. Soups in China are also hard to eat at first because of all the salt in them.