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The “1975 Diet” and the Secret of Japanese Longevity

WebThe health benefits of Japanese cooking are widely touted, but what exactly is a healthy Japanese diet? Food scientists in Japan have homed in on the nutritional keys …

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“Umeboshi”: The Health Secrets of Japan’s Sourest Fruity Treat

WebCultureOct 3, 2017. Highly salted pickled plums, or umeboshi, have been a beloved part of the Japanese diet for centuries, prized for their preservative qualities and health benefits …

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Health in Japan Nippon.com

WebHealth and medical issues impacting people in Japan.

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A Dip a Day: The Surprising Health Benefits of the Japanese Bath

WebThe Relaxing, Health-Giving Properties of a Hot Bath. Many Japanese people take a bath more or less every day. In some parts of the world, people may refer …

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Soaking up the Benefits: Japan’s Hot Springs Tradition

WebJapan is the world’s “onsensuperpower.”. The country boasts more than 27,000 hot springs, which together spew out some 2.6 million liters of water every …

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A View from the School Health Center: Supporting Japanese …

WebJapan’s yōgo (health education) teachers combine the roles of nurse and counselor, providing medical and psychological care for children in elementary and junior …

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Improving Mental Healthcare Access for Foreigners in Japan

WebUkawa is part of a team of specialists working to bolster mental health support for foreign residents in Japan by raising awareness of the issue and highlighting …

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Diabetes Cases in Japan Top 10 Million for the First Time

WebHistory. Tokyo. official SNS. A survey on health and nutrition conducted by the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare found that 20 million people in Japan had …

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Life Expectancy Differences by Region Highlight Japan’s Health

WebJapan is one of the leading countries for longevity. The Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare examined average life expectancies as of 2020 by municipality, …

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Japan Sees Record Number of Work-Related Mental Health …

WebA summary by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare showed that in 2021 there had been a record 2,346 applications for worker’s compensation for mental …

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Nearly a Third of Japanese High School Students Show Depression

WebA year has elapsed since the initial outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. A series of online surveys have been conducted by the National Center for Child Health …

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Maternal and Child Health Handbooks: From Japan to the World

WebJapan’s use of boshi techō, or Maternal and Child Health Handbooks, began in 1948, not long after the end of World War II. These small notebooks keep extensive …

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Miyazaki Yoshifumi Explores the Healing Power of the Forest

WebShinrin-yoku, literally “forest bathing,” is a Japanese term that means relaxing in the forest to improve health. The term was first coined in the 1980s, but is now …

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Japan’s Healthcare Expenditures Reach Record High Nippon.com

WebEstimated healthcare expenditures paid to medical institutions in fiscal 2021 reached a record ¥44.2 trillion, an increase of ¥2.0 trillion, or 4.6%, compared to the …

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Misplaced Modesty Hampers Sex Education in Japan’s Schools

WebThe biological, scientific facts of sex, noted earlier, and the concept of gender equality are missing in Japan’s sex education, says Hashimoto. Gender equality …

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Life Expectancy for Japanese Men and Women at New Record High

WebAmong Japanese babies born in 2018, 26.5% of boys and 50.5% of girls are expected to live to 90.

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Has Japan Learned the Lessons of Past Pollution Crises

WebSocietyDec 14, 2018. Fifty years after the government’s belated acknowledgment of pollution’s heavy toll on human health, journalist Masano Atsuko revisits the shameful …

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Japan Gripped by Major Flu Outbreak Nippon.com

Webofficial SNS. Japan has been suffering an influenza epidemic since the beginning of 2019. The Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare is calling on people to …

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Hinamatsuri: Japan’s Doll Festival Nippon.com

WebHinamatsuri, or the doll festival, is observed on March 3 to celebrate female children and pray for their continued health and happiness. During the holiday, also …

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