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Unleash the hidden health-boosting power of vegetable scraps - how to use vegetable scraps
Do you throw away vegetable scraps such as carrot and potato skins, broccoli stems, beet tops, onion skins, cabbage cores, and radish...

Atsuko
May 23, 20232 min read


A tweak in eating order & cooking method that contributes to your longevity
We want to live a long and happy life, and we all want to stay young and look young. Scientists are passionate about longevity,...

Atsuko
May 8, 20232 min read


5 easy & appetizing ways to eat sesame every day without getting bored
If you want to live a long and healthy life, avoiding medicine is a good idea. Sesame is one of the helpful foods that can help with...

Atsuko
Apr 25, 20232 min read


Get ready to supercharge your gut health and fight off diseases with these foods
Vacation is a wonderful experience to see and taste the world. But after coming back, we feel extremely tired and find that we have...

Atsuko
Apr 11, 20232 min read


How to Deepen Relationships with Others with Better Communication
A lot of stress comes from our relationships - relationships with spouses, family, friends, coworkers, etc. Reducing stress is key to a...

Atsuko
Mar 27, 20233 min read


Don’t give up your sleep quality or quantity as you age
Sleep is essential for our health. As we get older, sometimes our sleep becomes shorter and shallower, and we learn to accept it. But...

Atsuko
Mar 14, 20232 min read


Keep Your Knees Strong for a Century: Tips from a Japanese Doctor
Don't Let Knee Pain Hold You Back - Try These Exercises for happy longevity Don't let knee pain slow you down. In fact, around 10 million...

Atsuko
Feb 21, 20232 min read


Discover the Secrets to Longevity: Inspiring Story of a 90-Year-Old Blind Lady's Joyful Daily Life
Uncover the simple secrets to living a long and happy life from a 90-year-old blind woman named Ms. Kazuko Tanaka. Despite losing her...

Atsuko
Feb 6, 20233 min read


A 90-year-old blind woman's inspiring journey to overcoming adversity and finding joy
I recently had the privilege of speaking with a wonderful woman named Ms. Kazuko Tanaka. At 90 years old, she lives a happy and...

Atsuko
Jan 23, 20232 min read


Can we live a happy life no matter the circumstance?
I met a 90-year-old blind lady, Ms. Kazuko Tanaka. She is living proof that we can be happy and enjoy our life no matter our age or...

Atsuko
Jan 13, 20233 min read


Training of the Great Peacock - How to Make Ourselves Happy
My grandmother was born in 1916 and passed away at the age of 91. She was left with 3 young kids and parents-in-law when her husband...

Atsuko
Dec 13, 20222 min read


How to eat more variety of foods with less effort of cooking
Have you counted how many kinds of foods you eat in a day? The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan used to encourage us to...

Atsuko
Nov 28, 20222 min read


What was on the longest-reign emperor’s dining table?
The emperor who had the longest period of reign in Japanese history was Emperor Hirohito, who was on the throne for 62 years until...

Atsuko
Nov 15, 20222 min read


The Kotodama Effect: Revolutionize Your Life Through Word Choice
Changing your words changes your life. I have been observing energetic and healthy people. These people have one common trait: they don't...

Atsuko
Nov 1, 20222 min read


A story of a 91-year-old fitness instructor
Recently I met a lady who blew my mind. (Well, I met her on Youtube😆) Her name is Taki Mika. She is a 91-year-old fitness instructor,...

Atsuko
Oct 16, 20222 min read


The Dos and Don'ts in Japan to enjoy staying there to the fullest
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. When you know the culture there, you will enjoy staying much much more. There are a lot of things the...

Atsuko
Oct 3, 20222 min read


How to get enough protein without protein powder
You may sometimes overeat but are you getting enough protein? Research shows healthy centenarians in Japan take enough protein at each...

Atsuko
Sep 19, 20222 min read


Simple steps to clear a blocked nose without medication
I used to suffer from a blocked nose because I have an allergy. After I knew how to deal with it, my nose condition became much better....

Atsuko
Sep 6, 20222 min read


Medicinal Herb Tea from Japan – These common plants can be tea with health benefits
Human beings have made tea out of many herbs. We have been very creative and courageous. Sometimes the plants are just in front of us,...

Atsuko
Aug 23, 20222 min read


One tweak that makes your green tea super flavorful even with a tea bag
Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture is famous for its low cancer death rates. Shizuoka is the top tea producer in Japan, its share amounting to...

Atsuko
Aug 8, 20222 min read


How I overcame sugar cravings without willpower
My mom didn’t allow me to eat anything before dinner, saying “you cannot eat dinner if you eat something before it.” I was very unhappy...

Atsuko
Jul 26, 20222 min read


Make mock Unagi Kabayaki (Japanese Grilled Eel) that tastes real
The Japanese love Unagi. There are 900 Unagi restaurants only in Tokyo. It is like this (Unagi Kabayaki). The Japanese eat Unagi on a...

Atsuko
Jul 12, 20222 min read


Just eat! No need to cook. 12 immune-boosting foods
Why do some people get Covid, but some don’t while both of them eat similar foods and breathe in the same place? Even in the same family,...

Atsuko
Jun 27, 20222 min read


How to remove stress without meditating and journaling
When you are facing stressful circumstances, how do you handle them? You may meet someone who doesn’t treat you well. One thing I am sure...

Atsuko
Jun 14, 20223 min read
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