14 things about living healthfully I’ve learned from life in Japan

What makes living in Japan different?

I’ve lived in the US, and I’ve lived in Japan. I’ve lived in modest suburban communities, and I’ve lived in the biggest city in the world. The privilege of living in different parts of the world has shown me that the science between health, nutrition, and fitness doesn’t change no matter where you live.

Japan may enjoy radically lower obesity rates and longer longevity than some of their western counterparts, but the people are not…