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 ArticlesWhen Eye Floaters Are Harmless—and When They Signal a Serious ProblemApr 15, 2026Snoring, Fatigue, and a Hidden Threat: What Sleep Apnea Is Really Doing to Your BodyMar 28, 2026Common Exercise-Related Injuries and Natural Ways to Protect Your JointsMar 21, 2026Warning Signs of Liver Imbalance and Natural Spring RenewalMar 15, 2026Related TopicslongevityOkinawaOkinawanscentenarianOkinawan dietSecrets to Longevity