Aging WellOkinawa Boasts Astonishing Number of CentenariansDiet, social engagement, physical activity, and genetics are key to Okinawans' long livesSavePrintOkinawa women.Beeboys/ShutterstockEllen Wan&Angela Bright12/13/2022|Updated: 12/22/2022Japan boasts the second-highest life expectancy in the world, according to World Health Organization statistics.The country has 90,526 people above the age of 100, according to a September survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentEllen WanAuthorAngela BrightAuthorEllen Wan has worked for the Japanese edition of The Epoch Times since 2007.Author’s Selected ArticlesWhy Your Body Odor Changed—and What You Can Do About It NaturallyMay 10, 2026When Eye Floaters Are Harmless—and When They Signal a Serious ProblemApr 15, 2026How Phlegm May Reflect Underlying Imbalance in the BodyApr 09, 2026Snoring, Fatigue, and a Hidden Threat: What Sleep Apnea Is Really Doing to Your BodyMar 28, 2026Related TopicslongevityOkinawaOkinawanscentenarianOkinawan dietSecrets to Longevity