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Japan's Centenarians Reach 99,763, Breaking Record for 55 Yrs in Row

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Jiji Press

13:13 JST, September 12, 2025

Tokyo, Sept. 12 (Jiji Press) — The number of centenarians in Japan reached 99,763 as of Sept. 1, hitting a new record high for the 55th consecutive year, the health ministry said Friday.

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