Un record fără precedent în Japonia: peste 100.000 de centenari, în timp ce populația continuă să scadă

Japan has surpassed 100,000 centenarians for the first time, with 107,677 individuals aged 100 or older as of September. This marks a continuous increase for 56 years, predominantly among women, who make up 88% of this group. The longevity is attributed to diet, healthcare, and the philosophy of 'ikigai'. However, Japan faces demographic challenges, with a declining overall population and low birth rates, leading to pressure on elderly care systems. The country is increasingly relying on foreign workers while tightening visa regulations amid rising anti-foreign sentiment.