Japan's population of people aged 100 and above has exceeded 100,000 for the first time, nippon.com reports. The milestone was reported on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
According to nippon.com, this is the first time the country's centenarian count has crossed the six-figure mark. The figure reflects the number of Japanese residents who have reached or passed their 100th birthday.
Japan has long been noted for the longevity of its residents, and the new total adds to that record. The milestone points to the scale of the country's older population, a group that has grown steadily over time.
The report from nippon.com did not include a breakdown of the centenarian figure, such as the share of women and men or regional distribution. It also did not state how the count was compiled or which date it reflects. Those details were not available in the material reviewed.
What the report does establish is the threshold itself: more than 100,000 centenarians in Japan, a level the country had not previously reached.
Further reporting is expected to clarify how the centenarian population is distributed and how the total compares with previous years.
