Going to an Onsen, a Hot Spring is One of My Ikigais
I call onsen a Japanese sauna, and it has a tremendous wellness effect. I definitely think onsen is one of the secrets to Japanese longevity.
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Nothing like Having a Bath and Sitting by the Fire after Satoyama Cycling
It is good to have a bath and sit by the fire after cycling or Nordic walking.
Why Nordic Walking in Patagonia Can be the Best Exercise for Longevity?
The reason why Nordic walking wearing Patagonia can be the best exercise for longevity.
Kamion Kansha: a Secret Japanese Mindset to Health and Longevity
Kamion Kansha is a secret way of praying at a Shinto shrine, and it puts us into a positive mindset that helps our health and longevity.
Ma Go Wa Ya Sa SHI I: Turning Washoku into the Japanese Blue Zones’ Diet
Ma Go Wa Ya Sa Shi I is a mnemonic device to remember healthy ingredients within Washoku to turn Washoku into the Japanese Blue Zones’ Diet. It is rich in dietary fiber and good for your gut.
Japanese Blue Zones’ Diet
Japanese Blue Zones’ Diet. What were the people in long-lived villages eating?
Tsukimi, Moon Viewing: a Japanese Secret to Longevity
Tsukimi, moon viewing is a Japanese secret to longevity.
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.
Okinawa isn’t the Only Blue Zone in Japan
Okinawa isn’t the only blue zone in Japan, there are other longevity prefectures, too.