Japan’s centenarian population has just hit a record high of 86,510, according to its health … See more

Older Okinawans believe the body is a temple and you shouldn’t pollute it. They drink alcohol in moderation and generally don’t smoke much. And they’re very active people, thei… See more

All the centenarians we meet have a positive attitude. They are generally optimistic, and have this laissez-faire, carefree approach to life – they’re fun-loving peop… See more

There’s no word for retirement in the Okinawan language, so until recently, it just wasn’t a concept. You just did what you always did, so if you’re a farmer, you still farmed. I th… See more

Okinawans have large families and strong social support networks. Their communities are really close-knit and everybody knows everybody. They have social gatherings in groups kno… See more