Though our modern lives are full of comfort, we have gradually become distant from our natural environment. Living in homes with heaters and air conditioners has been isolated from the changes in the four seasons. We tend Read More …

I was sometimes wondering about the difference between Japanese and Western diet strategy that leads to healthy living. I recently had the opportunity to ask a large group of foreign women living in Japan if Read More …

The Okinawa diet describes the eating habits of the indigenous people of the Ryukyu Islands (belonging to Japan), which is believed to contribute to their exceptional longevity. It is also the name of a weight-loss Read More …

Have you ever hesitated about eating a Japanese dish because you weren’t sure how exactly you should eat it? This article covers how to properly eat tempura, udon, tonkatsu, onigiri rice balls, and other classic Read More …

Why Japanese people live longer than in other nations? According to the World Health Organization, Japan has been ranked as No. 1 long living nation for the past 20 years. The biggest reason is because Read More …

What makes a diet healthy? Is it just eating vegetables, or meat or fish? Let’s see what is a healthy diet after all. Wikipedia, says “A healthy diet provides the body with essential nutrition: fluid, macronutrients, micronutrients, and Read More …

A traditional Japanese breakfast is likely different from any other kind of breakfast you’ll ever experience. It consists of foods that make up a complete meal that one could conceivably enjoy at lunch or dinner. Typically, a Read More …

  A Japanese meal differs slightly from the multiple courses that are traditionally found in Western and European cuisine. Whereas an American four-course meal may include appetizer, salad, main course, and dessert—all delivered separately—a typical Read More …