The average life expectancy of Japanese people increased in 2023 for the first time in three years, government data showed Friday, rebounding from a period of decline due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.The average life expectancy of women in Japan stood at 87.14, up 0.05 from 2022, while for men it was 81.09, up 0.04, according to data by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.Japan maintained its top position globally for life expectancy among women, followed by Switzerland at 85.9 years and France at 85.75 years.Meanwhile, in the global ranking for men by country, Japan dropped…READ FULL ARTICLE