Japan Reaches a Unique Milestone, With More Than 100,000 People Aged 100 or Over

kept by eddie sep 16

Japan now has over 100,000 centenarians, exemplified by 107‑year‑old Tetsuo Sato who plans to celebrate his birthday at a hot‑springs hotel.

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