, of Fukuchi, Fukuoka Prefecture, is the oldest person in Japan at 113, and Tomoji Tanabe from Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Prefecture, who turns 111 on Monday, is the oldest man. KYODO PHOTOS

Women continue to make up the vast majority of centenarians, accounting for 85.4 percent, the second-highest figure on record.

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