Okinawa slides in life expectancy while central prefectures rise

NAGANO—Okinawa Prefecture once boasted the longest life expectancy in the country, but it has now dropped well out of the top ...

Countries with the most 100-year-olds in 2026: Japan leads global longevity rankings as the US, China, and India follow

The number of centenarians worldwide in 2026 reflects a steady and ongoing shift in global population ageing. More people are ...

Japan awakens to Radio Taiso exercise tradition. One face of the country's longevity

This is how Japan wakes up. It's called Radio Taiso — Exercise Radio in English — a simple yet dynamic way to start the day.
New York Post

Japan sets new record for the number centenarians— and here’s how they live to 100

Japan’s centenarian population has reached a record high as the country continues to maintain the world’s longest life expectancy – a milestone officials credit to healthy lifestyles and fewer fatal ...
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Why Japanese live longer: 5 habits backed by a neurosurgeon

The world has been observing and trying to understand the reasons behind the high life expectancy of Japanese individuals for ...