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By Yuina Takada and Chihiro Miura /
Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers
14:13 JST,
September 13, 2025
The number of centenarians in Japan has climbed to nearly 100,000, and the government is bolstering its support for health promotion and social participation among seniors.