A filmmaker followed the world’s oldest people for a decade. They had these 5 things in common

In his documentary, director Sam Green spends a decade following the successive holders of the oldest person in the world title. Here’s what he learned about longevity.

I Tried Eating Japan's Oldest Wagashi

The "oldest wagashi in Japan" I encountered in KyotoIts name is "Seijo Kankidan".The uniquely shaped "Seijo Kankidan"It is a ...

Sam Green on his documentary 'The Oldest Person in the World'

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Sam Green about his new documentary, "The Oldest Person in the World." ...

Japan's Oldest Historical Record: The Kojiki — The Birth of Japan and the Human World —

Not long after heaven and earth were separated, everything began with the two primordial deities, Izanagi and Izanami.

“It ruined so many people’s lives.” Book recognizes people of Japanese descent incarcerated during WWII

Sally Sudo propped her cane against a table at the Historic Fort Snelling Plank Museum and Visitor Center on Friday morning ...
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Wales’ oldest man, 107, reveals simple secret to a long life

Cwmbran’s Owen Filer, Wales’ oldest man and veteran, celebrates 107th birthday, crediting homemade Welsh cakes and wartime service with Royal Welsh Fusiliers.
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World’s two oldest men exchange birthday wishes as they turn 114 and 113

The world’s oldest man, Brazil’s João Marinho Neto, and the second-oldest, Australia’s Ken Weeks, exchanged birthday ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Scientists Took a Cheek Swab From the World’s Oldest Tortoise. His DNA Could Reveal Hints to Longevity

Jonathan, an Aldabra giant tortoise, is about 194 years old and the oldest land animal alive today. Discoveries about his ...
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The Number of People Who Are Aged 100 or Older in Japan Is at an All-Time High of 107,677 People — and 88% Are Women

Japan's population of centenarians is at an all-time high. For the first time, the number of people who are 100 years old or older has surpassed 100,000 people, according to a new report from the ...
International Examiner

What I learned from studying Japanese as a Chinese American

I signed up for Japanese during my sophomore year at Garfield High School. I slept through class more often than I’d care to ...
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The Number of People Who Are Aged 100 or Older in Japan Is at an All-Time High of 107,677 People — and 88% Are Women

The country’s health minister touted “improvements in living conditions, diet, nutrition and advances in medical technology” Brian Anthony Hernandez joined PEOPLE in 2023. He began working as a Staff ...