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More than 100,000 people in Japan are now aged 100 or older

BBC World•Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 01:43 PM•2 min read

Figures show 88% of the centenarians are women as the population continues to age and shrink.

Source: [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmzezj5e18xxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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