Japanese customers break new record for longevity with highest number of centenarians in the world, again

Picture: Fermented soy beans, natto

"The welfare ministry says the number of centenarians in Japan has hit a record high for the 42nd consecutive year. Of the 54,397 Japanese people aged 100 years or older, 87.5 percent are women."

Source:October 4, 2013

The rise of wild boars, centenarians and more.

By: Steve Trautlein 

| Oct 4, 2013 |

 Issue: 1019

The Small Print

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