Japan just crossed 100,000 centenarians for the first time.

Intelligence summary

Japan just crossed 100,000 centenarians for the first time. 107,677 people aged 100+, up nearly 8,000 in one year. 88% are women. The oldest: Fuyo Kishimoto, 114, the last confirmed person born in the Meiji era, who still finishes her meals. The oldest man, 112, does gymnastics at his nursing home. Japan has more centenarians than any other country. The count was 153 when they started tracking in 1963.