Kenichiro Ueno

Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare

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Office: Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare

Born: August 3, 1965, Nagahama

Party: Liberal Democratic Party

Education: Kyoto University

Previous offices: member of the House of Representatives of Japan

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Japan's centenarian population tops 100,000 for first time

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As of September 2026: In office; announced the 2026 centenarian count

Japan now counts 107,677 people aged 100 or older, the first time the figure has passed 100,000. Women are 87.6% of them, and the count has climbed for 56 straight years.

Updated Sep 15