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Wa: The Art of Balance

Wa: The Art of Balance

Learn about “wa” and the practices and psychology behind Japanese health secrets that allow anyone to improve and sustain their health for life.

2023

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The Best Vegetable Cooking Tip I’ve Ever Received Was Also the Simplest

In Japan, there’s a different perspective on vegetables

Feb 19, 2022

A kid carrying daikon

Feb 19, 2022

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The Best Thing You Can Do After You Eat Too Much

Japanese empathy towards boredom snacking

Feb 6, 2021

The Best Thing You Can Do After You Eat Too Much

Feb 6, 2021

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The Psychology Behind Why Japanese People Are So Healthy

Visit a McDonald’s in Japan and you’ll understand why

May 28, 2020

The Psychology Behind Why Japanese People Are So Healthy

May 28, 2020

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How Japanese People Stay Fit for Life, Without Ever Visiting a Gym

For people stressed or intimidated by fitness culture

Nov 6, 2020

How Japanese People Stay Fit for Life, Without Ever Visiting a Gym

Nov 6, 2020

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What Japanese summers taught me about why I don’t like cooking

You don’t need willpower, but you do need foresight

Jul 16

What Japanese summers taught me about why I don’t like cooking

Jul 16

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A Japanese shogun’s surprising perspective on anger

Anger to be more assertive, have healthy boundaries, and grow more confident

Jul 10

A Japanese shogun’s surprising perspective on anger

Jul 10

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How to make meal prepping easier

Cooking healthily with less effort, so you can enjoy life

Jun 12

How to make meal prepping easier

Jun 12

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A simple way to improve your health (that’s not diet or exercise)

Lessons from an old Japanese proverb

Mar 15

A simple way to improve your health (that’s not diet or exercise)

Mar 15

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Japanese hobbyism and the joy of unproductivity

The moments I feel the happiest and at peace

Oct 27, 2023

Japanese hobbyism and the joy of unproductivity

Oct 27, 2023

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In pursuit of self-discipline: Japanese jiko kanri’s gentle guidance

The mindset I take for any self-improvement endeavor

Sep 22, 2023

In pursuit of self-discipline: Japanese jiko kanri’s gentle guidance

Sep 22, 2023

Kaki Okumura

Kaki Okumura

Book Author

Born in Dallas, raised in New York and Tokyo. I care about helping others learn to live a better, healthier life. My site: www.kakikata.space 🌱

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