A historic milestone has just been reached in Japan, as the number of residents aged 100 or older has climbed to a record high of 107,677.

Seeing a growing number of individuals reach the age of 100 is absolutely wonderful news. However, it is equally important that these additional years of life are characterized by strong well-being and self-sufficiency. This core belief is exactly what motivates us to provide financial support for scientific research on the aging process.

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