Abroad in Japan Japan Breaks Record: Nearly 100,000 People Aged Over 100!
Sep 22, 2025
Chris and Pete dive into the fascinating world of Japan's centenarians, revealing that nearly 100,000 people over 100 live there. They explore the secrets to longevity in Okinawa and discuss the alarming themes of the film Plan 75. Humorous anecdotes about skiing mishaps and YouTube awards add a lighthearted touch. The duo's banter is both entertaining and thought-provoking, making for a delightful listen as they reflect on age, health, and lifestyle in Japan.
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Off-Piste Blizzard Near-Death Skiing
- Chris recounts a terrifying off-piste skiing trip on Mount Zao with near-zero visibility and repeated falls into deep, unpacked snow.
- He describes digging himself out repeatedly and fearing cliffs, calling the experience reckless and not worth repeating.
Medical Procedure Mishaps On Trips
- Chris tells an earlier scary travel story where endoscopy mishaps and partial scan printing led to repeat procedures.
- He contrasts modern, thinner endoscopes with older, thicker devices he experienced.
Miyazaki MRI Souvenir DVD
- Julian shares a travel clinic visit in Miyazaki where an MRI found only a sprain and the doctor gifted a DVD of the scans as a "souvenir."
- They pick up painkillers and celebrate recovery with chicken namban.