
The Secrets to a Long Life - Okinawa, Japan
7 Video Views·Mar 24, 2026
The Okinawa archipelago in Japan is breaking records in terms of long life. The islands at the southern end of Japan have historically been known for longevity. Residents here have among the longest life spans and the islands have the highest rates of centenarians in the world. Two-thirds of those who reached 100 were still living independently at the age of 97, according to one study. Okinawans have also been found to have low rates of heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes.
