# Japan Hits 100K Centenarians

> Japan's centenarian count breaks 100,000 as aging population grows.
- Title: Japan Hits 100K Centenarians · New York Post | Shortify
- Summary: Japan's centenarian count breaks 100,000 as aging population grows. Japan now has 107,677 people aged 100 or older, exceeding previous records.
- Keywords: japan, centenarian, health and welfare ministry, population decline, nishi-shinjuku, iris flower garden, news, entertainment, Hits, 100K, Centenarians, New York Post
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/world-news/japan-breaks-record-with-over-100k-people-who-are-at-least-100-years-old
- Published: 2026-09-16T16:27:17+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: japan, centenarian, health and welfare ministry, population decline, nishi-shinjuku, iris flower garden, news, entertainment
## Record Centenarians
Japan now has 107,677 people aged 100 or older.
## Most Are Women
Nearly 88% of centenarians are women.
## Nishi-Shinjuku Garden
Eight elderly residents revitalize community with iris garden.
## Oldest Residents
Fuyo Kishimoto, 114, is Japan's oldest woman. Hikaru Kato, 112, is oldest man.
## Respect the Aged Day
Prime Minister Takaichi honors centenarians with letters and sake cups.
## Marriage Reluctance
Over 20% of young singles see no benefit in marriage.
## Key takeaway

Japan now has 107,677 people aged 100 or older, exceeding previous records.