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 Stress Shows on Your Skin: From Sudden Hair Loss to Chronic InflammationMar 03, 2026Blood Clot Self-Assessment and Natural Prevention StrategiesFeb 22, 2026More Calcium May Not Help Build Stronger BonesFeb 20, 20267 Foods to Reinforce Our Kidneys and Prevent AgingFeb 08, 2026Related TopicslongevityOkinawaOkinawanscentenarianOkinawan dietSecrets to Longevity