Places in Japan with the (Worst) Lowest Life Expectancy

Byjay

Continuing from the previous post here is are worst ten for life expectancy in Japan.

Just an obvious observation, but if you are a man in Japan and you want to live the longest life you can, maybe Aomori Prefecture is not the best place to settle down! Check out the list below.

Worst Life Expectancy for Women in Japan

  1. Tokyo, Nishitama District, Okutama – 82.8 years
  2. Aomori Prefecture, Minamitsugaru District, Owani – 83.1
  3. Tokyo, Nishitama District, Hinode – 83.3
  4. Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Nishinari Ward – 83.3
  5. Hokkaido, Urakawa District, Urakawa – 83.5
  6. Osaka Prefecture, Osake City, Taisho Ward – 83.5
  7. Aichi Prefecture, Ama District, Jimokuji – 83.7
  8. Hokkaido, Matsumae District, Fukushima – 83.7
  9. Miyagi Prefecture, Motoyoshi District, Motoyoshi – 83.8
  10. Chiba Prefecture, Asahi City – 83.8

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