1. The number of centenarians in Japan has reached a record high of 99,763 as of September 1, 2025, marking the 55th consecutive year of an increase.
2. Females make up approximately 88% of the total number of centenarians, with 87,784 females and 11,979 males aged 100 or older.
3. Shimane Prefecture in Western Japan has the highest proportion of centenarians, with 168.69 per 100,000 people, followed by Kochi Prefecture and Tottori Prefecture. The oldest woman is 114-year-old Kagawa Shigeko, while the oldest man is 111-year-old Mizuno Kiyotaka.
2. Females make up approximately 88% of the total number of centenarians, with 87,784 females and 11,979 males aged 100 or older.
3. Shimane Prefecture in Western Japan has the highest proportion of centenarians, with 168.69 per 100,000 people, followed by Kochi Prefecture and Tottori Prefecture. The oldest woman is 114-year-old Kagawa Shigeko, while the oldest man is 111-year-old Mizuno Kiyotaka.
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Summary
Record high of 99,763 centenarians in Japan as of September 1, 2025; 55th consecutive year of increase. Females comprise 88%, with 87,784 females and 11,979 males aged 100 or older. Shimane Prefecture has the highest proportion, followed by Kochi and Tottori. Notable centenarians include Kagawa