In Eastern medicine, keeping the body warm is essential for a healthy lifestyle. It is associated with blood circulation, the conveyor of nutrients throughout the body, including internal organs. A warm body and healthy blood flow can thus enhance...
In a cutting-edge society, speed and productivity are always demanded. Are you looking for a place where you can pause fight-or-flight mode and completely unwind, even for a short time? Why is relaxation necessary for you? The longer people remain...
Wellness tourism in Japan has drawn the attention of the world. Many wellness-related experiences are deeply rooted in Japanese culture and provide valuable opportunities for tourists to rejuvenate and replenish themselves. Trend of wellness tourism...
Japanese people have long loved fall as the harvest season, satisfying their appetites with seasonal flavors, especially fruits. Even today, they eagerly participate in activities celebrating the taste of fall. In honor of the upcoming SDGs Week...
Are you looking for your next travel destination? We previously talked about Aomori Prefecture as the hot spot for wellness tourism in Japan. There are other places full of attractions throughout the country, although most of them are not yet...
Intense heat in the summer is here. You may mostly stay in rooms with air conditioning and opt for many cold drinks to cool yourself down. These make us feel refreshed intuitively; however, they rob our bodies of healthy function if we continue to...
As I travel the world, I discover the charm of each country and also come to appreciate the beauty of my homeland, Japan. In spring, cherry blossoms dance gracefully at a rate of five centimeters per second. In summer, watermelon, wind chimes and...
If you’re planning a trip to Japan, Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto might be the first places that come to mind. However, if you’ve already visited these cities or are looking for something different from typical travel guides, consider Aomori Prefecture...
Are you looking for a better way to consider sustainability, including environmental and animal welfare? Many of you may have started by switching your daily products, such as skincare, haircare, body care and meals, to more eco-friendly and ethical...
While the World Economic Forum states “People live longer in more gender-equal countries. Women get the biggest boost in their life expectancy as gender equality increases…,” according to research conducted by the George Institute in 2023, women in...