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Japan centenarians hit file 92,139 on ‘Respect for the Aged Day’

TOKYO, Sep 15 (News On Japan) –
In commemoration of “Respect for the Aged Day” on September 15, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare introduced that the variety of centenarians throughout the nation has reached 92,139, marking a steady 53-year file excessive.

The complete variety of centenarians elevated by 1,613 in comparison with the earlier 12 months, with ladies account for over 80,000, making up roughly 90% of the entire.

The oldest residing particular person is Fusa Tatsube, born within the Meiji period in 1887, residing in Kashiwara City, Osaka Prefecture, on the age of 116. She attributes her longevity to “eating well and getting plenty of sleep.”

The oldest residing man is Gisaburo Sonobe, born within the Meiji period in 1891, residing in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture, on the age of 111.

For the eleventh consecutive 12 months, Shimane Prefecture boasts the best variety of centenarians per 100,000 residents, whereas Saitama Prefecture stays the bottom for the thirty fourth consecutive 12 months.


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