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 Articles7 Foods to Reinforce Our Kidneys and Prevent AgingFeb 08, 2026How Mold Exposure May Harm the Brain, Gut, and Immune SystemFeb 05, 2026Dry Eyes Aren’t Just Uncomfortable—They Can Damage the CorneaJan 29, 2026Given 3 Months to Live, This Woman Transformed Her Mindset–And Her HealthDec 31, 2025Related TopicslongevityOkinawaOkinawanscentenarianOkinawan dietSecrets to Longevity