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Japanese Blue Zones’ Map

A medical professor at Tohoku University discovered many long-lived villages all over Japan between 1935 and 1971, and he drew a map of these long-lived villages. He marked them as blue spots, which is interesting, considering the fact that blue zones were discovered much later.

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Okinawa isn’t the Only Blue Zone in Japan

Okinawa isn’t the only blue zone in Japan, there are other longevity prefectures, too.

28/09/2020 / Last updated : 28/09/2020 Sachiaki Takamiya Satoyama life

Camping in Your Yard in Satoyama

That is one of the perks of living in the countryside, you get to use your yard as a camping ground.

27/09/2020 / Last updated : 28/01/2021 Sachiaki Takamiya ikigai diet

The First YouTube Video in a Long Time

I uploaded a YouTube video for the first time in a long time.

26/09/2020 / Last updated : 26/09/2020 Sachiaki Takamiya ikigai diet

The Organic School Lunch Movement in Japan

Organic school lunches are catching the attention of many people in Japan now.

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Which is More Important for Longevity, Ikigai, or Diet?

Which is more important for longevity, Ikigai, or diet?

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You Can Order the Book Now

The book is ready to order

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Ikigai is the Key Factor of Their Long Life Among Centenarians

According to a Japanese book called Hyakujusha No Kenko No Himitsu Ga Wakatta, Centenarians’ Secret to Health, Ikigai is the most important factor of longevity.

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I am Not a Doctor or a Nutritionist.

I am not a doctor or a nutritionist, and nothing I write in this book guarantees a medical effect. So, why am I writing this book? There are many great books out there written by doctors, nutritionists, or food experts. Why do you need to read my book?

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How is the New Edition Different from the First Edition?

How are the first edition and the second edition different?