05/08/2021 / Last updated : 05/08/2021 Sachiaki Takamiya longevity

The Secrets of Nagano, a Long-lived Prefecture

I have finished reading the book Chojuken Nagano no Himitsu, The Secrets of Nagano, a Long-lived Prefecture. It was written by Dr. Takuji Shirasawa, a medical professor at Juntendo University Graduate School.

04/08/2021 / Last updated : 04/08/2021 Sachiaki Takamiya alternative medicine

Loosening Your Tension: Shizenha Bio-Hacking

As I stated in Bodyweight Training and Stretching, in Chapter 14, we have a different perspective on being fit in Japanese natural health. Being fit means having flexible muscles and joints, not necessarily having big muscles.

03/08/2021 / Last updated : 03/08/2021 Sachiaki Takamiya bio-hacking

Satoyama Train Cycling: Ikigai Bio-Hacking

Last Saturday, my son and I went Satoyama train cycling.

02/08/2021 / Last updated : 02/08/2021 Sachiaki Takamiya Coronavirus Pandemic

Japan’s Average Lifespan Hits Record High Again Even during COVID

According to the TV news on July 31st, both Japanese men and women renewed their lifespan record last year even during the coronavirus pandemic.

02/08/2021 / Last updated : 02/08/2021 Sachiaki Takamiya bio-hacking

River Swimming: Shizenha Bio-Hacking

I uploaded a video on river swimming: Shizenha bio-hacking.

01/08/2021 / Last updated : 01/08/2021 Sachiaki Takamiya Japanese culture

My Video JAPANESE BLUE ZONES’ DIET Reached the Highest Peak in Japan Last week　

I am celebrating with Mt.Fuji beer because my video Japanese Blue Zones’ Diet reached 3776 views last week, which is the height of Mt Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan.

30/07/2021 / Last updated : 30/07/2021 Sachiaki Takamiya ikigai

Ikigai: Nagano’s Secret to being the King of Japanese Blue Zones

Yesterday, I shared with you five keys to Nagano’s longevity, but actually, there are more, and one of them is Ikigai according to Dr. Takuji Shirasawa, the author of Chojuken Nagano no Himitsu, The Secret of the Long-Lived Prefecture Nagano.

29/07/2021 / Last updated : 29/07/2021 Sachiaki Takamiya Japanese culture

Five Keys to Nagano’s Longevity, Making it the King of Japanese Blue Zones

There are five keys to Nagano’s longevity according to Dr. Tetsushi Furukawa, the vice-principal of Tokyo Medical and Dental University.

28/07/2021 / Last updated : 28/07/2021 Sachiaki Takamiya Japanese culture

Nagano: A New Japanese Blue Zone

If you ask people in Japan about the longest-lived prefecture, most people say it is Nagano, not Okinawa.

27/07/2021 / Last updated : 28/07/2021 Sachiaki Takamiya bio-hacking

Three Benefits of River Swimming as Shizenha Bio-Hacking

Today, my son and I went to the upper stream of Echi River in Oku-Eigenji for a swim. Here, water was much colder than that of lake Biwa, so it has a further benefit as bio-hacking. There are three benefits of river swimming as Shizenha Bio-Hacking.

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