The Centenarian Crunch: Japan's Aging Conundrum Reveals a Larger Truth Japan's remarkable longevity achievement has finally hit a wall – or rather, a mirror.
For decades, the country has been breaking records for people living beyond 100 years old, but this surge in centenarians is now straining the nation's resources and pension system.
The numbers are staggering: over 107,000 individuals have reached this remarkable milestone, with nearly 90% of them being women. At first glance, one might wonder why this should be a cause for concern.