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🌍 WorldAl JazeeraSaturday, September 19, 2026 at 4:31 AM UTC1h ago

Japan has record 100,000 people aged over 100: How societies are ageing

Fewer births and worsening labour shortages are placing mounting pressure on Japan’s social care system

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