Why Japanese Live Longer

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[@Sonasic]

If you wanna check how to love longer check the greek island "Ilaria" where the life expectancy is much bigger. The answer? No stress , no time pressure and the jobs are mostly to survive like fishermen,bakeries etc.

[@bigmikeobama5314]

shouldve showed us a day in the life of your insides through the endoscopy camera

[@anony3615]

Bro, sorry to be the only one that's man enough to tell you to your face. you have a face meant for radio. if you catch my meaning. please refrain getting in front of the camera as much as possible. Thank you!

[@Bubblepoot]

Do they drug test you? Imagine every year giving the government two cups of your pee!!! Like how insanely controlling and invasive towards your life and privacy.

[@BenWilson-pv3be]

*Why? Because they eat a lot of fish.*

[@syts77]

Make a day in the life of that nurse. She was very nice and friendly.

[@Mr.WestcottX]

Indeed, a well mannered nurse.

[@Lea4-22]

Love nurses and how compassionate they are with their patients.😇

[@BrianBBBB]

@Adrian-pl3uiSounds like a HIPAA violation or whatever the Japanese equivalent is

[@kay-oc2zm]

Please and thank you

[@britty23]

Might be hard or impossible with privacy laws

[@Lea4-22]

At 83 yo, these exams would be well worth the cost for peace of mind, unlike the limited physical exams in USA. Bravo on the humanistic nature of nurses who offer comfort in hospital and clinical care.

[@jessie6835]

Unfortunately, death is inevitable regardless of how in-depth the health care. The only ultimate "peace of mind" comes through one's faith in the gospel, and our one and only savior of Jesus Christ. Self-love nor self-loathing will save one, but Jesus will. -Check it out, The Reason for God by Timothy Keller👍 ✌

[@tobywilson]

​@@jessie6835😂

[@lainiwakura1776]

@@jessie6835 The first sentence was enough, we didn't need you to proselytize.

[@sm12_4]

I agree I wish it was the exams were this extensive in the US.

[@annat6249]

@@jessie6835First sentence was good enough. You don’t have to sell a religion.

[@Jordan-inJapan]

I agree the quality of healthcare here is quite good, from my experience, but I don’t think that’s the whole story behind Japanese longevity. I also often hear people attribute “healthy traditional diet” or even “green tea”. And yes, their TRADITIONAL diet is pretty healthy (lots veggies and fish, and healthy fermented stuff like natto). The interesting thing is that not everyone here eats like that, and it doesn’t seem to be driving down the life expectancy rate much (yet). Green tea then? Ha, we do drink a lot of it over here, but from what I’ve read the health benefits are overrated. Personally, I think it really comes down to the fact that older people here are just so active and disciplined. They walk, they hike, they socialize, they garden (and I mean serious gardening), and they look after their grandkids. My (wife’s) grandma is 101 years old, and she still lives in her own house and can mostly take care of herself. Being active and socially engaged is just a cultural norm here.

[@missplainjane3905]

Even healthcare in countryside area is good ? I love green tea, and being able to live 101 years is quite amazing.

[@jasperherr8694]

It’s the combination of good healthcare, good diet and good amount of exercise. Looking at Hong Kong which has topped the longetivity list for many years, their low fat, high fibre diet coupled with good public healthcare and public transport (rather than driving) is what drives their long life span.

[@Jordan-inJapan]

@@jasperherr8694 ah, you mentioned public transport. Yeah, I’ve read that just the distance walking between the train station (or bus stop) and our destination is a big factor in health.

[@Jordan-inJapan]

@@missplainjane3905 yes, the quality of healthcare in rural areas is also good -especially, I’ve noticed the level of care at rural or small-town clinics is often even better than those in big cities. That said, patients sometimes have to be transferred to larger, urban hospitals for complex procedures.

[@Jordan-inJapan]

@@missplainjane3905 It definitely is good for that. It’s also a good source of vitamin C and catechin. (Regular green has much of the same benefits, but with matcha you’re actually ingesting the leaves, instead of just infusing them.) The problem with all this as it relates to Japanese longevity is that few Japanese people drink matcha regularly. We do drink a lot of regular green tea and ‘hoji-cha’ though.

[@dexstewey]

I can't think of any system like that in the US. All those test would have you going to different providers and would never be on the same day. And the cost, well what you paid for the entire process would probably just be the copay for those with insurance. Their system is efficent, safe and almost stress free.

[@SusanHiggins]

Places like this exist in the US, It's called executive healthcare and they're for the wealthy.

[@everythingisfine9988]

The more people that see this, the more people realize how bad US healthcare really is

[@SudoYETI]

@@everythingisfine9988 Yeah it's bad. Keep in mind lots of medical staff are also under paid and over worked and we STILL have to wait sometimes weeks or longer for things. The people who make money on healthcare are insurance companies and medical admins and they have no intention of changing anything. Also Project 2025 has a section in it about trying to make it so insurance providers can deny based on pre-existing conditions again, which was one of the worst things ever. People died because of those denials.

[@timsolomon8352]

Just remember, that Trump didnt know anything about project 25, and has refused to have anything to with it. Also remember that project 25 is a private organization and has been around since the 1980s with all of the same ideas, it is nothing that is new.​@SudoYETI

[@inydaily]

happened to see Paolo speak Japanese in his voice since channel subscription. nice to listen to it🎉

[@sachinpangeni]

Hello paolo. it’s me sachin from saitama, originally from nepal. I am working in second hand shop called HARDOFF for almost 4 years. I wanted to share my daily work schedule to the world and also wanted to share how japan are very keen to use second hand products and make better world.i am not a native english speaker and Japanese native speaker but i can speak Japanese as a business level. Currently i was selected as a hard off official ambassador for 2024 so i thought that this is the best time show to the world that how a foreign preson work in japan as a 正社員.

[@nomiSimple]

bumping this comment

[@mommymarine1756]

I used to love going to Hard Off in Okinawa. I wish they let foreigners turn in goods too though. I'd love to see a Day in the Life video on Paolo's channel too!

[@theda1786]

I'd love to see a day in the life of a HARDOFF worker - it's such a cool store!

[@LyricsHub357]

Full support for you paolo thank you for making these awesome videos for us so that she can know what’s going on in Japan and what procedures take place in every industry.

[@limelight58able]

11:02 - Bro, that anesthesia had you wrecked, lol!! Love the video, my dude. Your content is very diverse and multi-faceted, and you really paint a vivid picture of life in Japan. Keep up the great work! 👍🏿

[@user-op8fg3ny3j]

lol, had Paula questioning his reality for a moment

[@doderiolarkisso4038]

@@user-op8fg3ny3j Paula??

[@andrewliao6381]

That comprehensive health exam in Japan is pretty cool and very thorough. That is a beautiful, spacious clinic you went to also. I am a anesthesiology physician here in the US and the annual health exams I get here are much less thorough. I just get blood work and a visit with my primary care doctor for a quick checkup. I did get a colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer (upon my request) but I have never gotten an upper endoscopy exam, the vascular health exam, or an ultrasound test of the abdomen and prostate. I am guessing you probably got something like Versed (midazolam) for sedation if you were conscious during the procedure but don't remember anything. Thanks for the cool video.

[@rsac43]

While I don't doubt the efficacy of the tests, I think some of the procedures like the upper endoscopy seem overkill for a yearly health check up? Feels like an "extra" they are happy to charge you for. (Albeit affordably priced)

[@yo2trader539]

@@rsac43 It's basically math. We realized it's cheaper to catch sickness and diseases at an early stage rather than treat later on when it's more advanced. Also, because we do this from the time we start working in late teens or early 20s, we know which part of body/organ tends to be weak.

[@smoog4795]

I'm really glad they have this in Japan, and I am super glad you got a good result. It's really hard to get health care in America, I haven't been able to see doctors without having to wait 6 months or more...and I have health insurance that my dad has to pay for :( I sure wish they would help us like they do in Japan with health. This was really insightful.

[@wendyon4517]

I just did some of those tests in Kagoshima. Total cost was about ¥5,000 (US$35). It was nothing like the super clean office setup you had. They have a traveling roadshow of big trucks with machines that they pair with a gym or city venue for the bits that don't require the trucks -urine -stool -blood work -chest x-ray -ultrasound -stomach check with barium -height, weight, waist measurement Done in two hours. Everything was clear except the stomach check. They saw something so I had to have the same endoscope you did about a month later. It was perfectly clear but I'm glad that they can find things early. I chose to do it without being put under. That numbing spray was a bit unsettling as suddenly I couldn't swallow but the scary bit passed after a few minutes.

[@johndgabriel]

Absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@sachi_1028]

Paoloずっと元気でいてね♡

[@danhg3885]

In the US, $200-$475 may get you 10 minutes with a doctor who rushes through a superficial exam and likely just prescribes you some drugs whether you need them or not. Sad and broken system here.

[@Theweatherschannel1220]

Yeah exactly, it’s sad

[@southcoastinventors6583]

I go to Colombia about the same price equally as comprehensive shown in video

[@kingrama2727]

Yet you Americans keep re-electing the same politicians who send billions to Ukraine instead of taking care of the population. So you have no room to complain.

[@rsac43]

​@southcoastinventors6583 Definitely a broken system if people are flying to other nations just to get healthcare

[@dragonfliesnh4204]

Yes it is, even with insurance it can be very expensive. They also like to blame all someone's health issues on their weight if they are a little above what the BMI chart says they should be at. They just tell people to lose weight, even if their medical issue has nothing to do with that. The BMI chart is a joke and doesn't work for many people, but the healthcare providers keep using it. I think it's a hinderance more than anything. Yes, being overweight is a problem in the US, but it's not what's causes many health issues.

[@Immortal-Daiki]

My Japanese company handles all my insurance, pension and health stuff. Because I just joined my employer not too long ago, I actually had my first 健康診断 (kenkou shindan, "health exam") after entering my company recently. Very smooth process and the only I had to worry about was just getting to the exam venue in time. The company also helps schedule ningen dokku visits annually for all employees. This is one of the perks of working full-time in Japan

[@tequilamonster3940]

This was fascinating! This would never occur in the US- all of the services at once and great pricing! Totally cool! Thank you for sharing!!

[@dragonfliesnh4204]

Right?! My jaw dropped to hear how low the costs were. In the US, even with insurances, it can be even more expensive than that for one appointment especially if you have any tests or procedures done. Even prescriptions are quite expensive with insurance. The health insurances are becoming more like a discount program rather than coverage.

[@beegjuanz3519]

I wish I went through these exams here in the US...they would've caught my stomach cancer early. Now, I have stage 4 stomach cancer. Been through 19 rounds of chemo and now going through maximum radiation treatment. I used to be 190 lbs (@5' 10")....now, I'm 139 lbs.

[@Keoni.Sonset]

praying you recover well

[@floh6153]

:( wishing you well

[@CarbonKingZach]

I've heard about this in Japan, but never actually seen it so, I was curious as to what all was involved. Thanks for showing it to us!

[@malcolmheskins3522]

That was fantastic, really interesting, most of the checks are similar to the checks here in the UK when you have a private health screen check but it's way cheaper in Japan for the comprehensive checks. Great videos, always something interesting and different.

[@nathanaaberg8223]

Great video! Thanks for taking us with you.

[@foxyturbine7114]

Oh wow! That is such a thorough examine. A typical annual physical in Canada is nowhere near as detailed. Things like the endoscopy exam, Eyes, X-rays, ultrasound etc, are all done by specialist at various clinics or hospitals. I love how you're able to get all that done in one place. Amazing!

[@southcoastinventors6583]

Can get the same done in Colombian big cities for around the same price minus the ticket

[@jjjacer]

Same in America, we just get a quick check of blood pressure, listening to heart and lungs, and blood work sometimes. Heck, a flight to and from Japan, + hotel for 2 days, + the exam is still less than my out of pocket expense with insurance for 4hrs in the ER for high blood pressure ($3000 out of pocket, $19,000 billed to insurance), im also sure that if i didnt max out my out of pocket last year my endoscopy would have cost more than the entire exam he had with his endoscopy.

[@ghhfgbbkufgh]

Now they just take you out back, old yeller style lol

[@juanpabloperezgomez4349]

Having an endoscopy as part of a routine yearly checkup is absolute overkill and not necessary at all unless you are at risk of a particular disease that can be detected that way. The only purpose it serves is allowing the clinic to charge you more.

[@yeevita]

@@juanpabloperezgomez4349 He said he requested it as extra.

[@hirokunkk]

英語できる検査をする人やドクターもすごいというか初めて見た 予約状況にもよるだろうけど当日内視鏡検査もできるのはいいね

[@LaptopNewbie]

What unique content! Thank you for sharing such a private experience. Super cool but pretty expensive even though it's nowhere near how much it would cost (even with insurance) to get each of those tests at different specialists in the USA. I think even the endoscopy would be a few hundred. It's amazing how you got permission to film the experience- it must be because you showed how professional your previous work/documentaries were! More of these videos like this to cut in between the In the Life of videos. Good job!!! I am glad that you don't listen to negative comments or let anything negative get to you too much. You do great work.

[@BlamBird]

Wow, here in the US, as soon as I walk in for my annual check-up, they’re trying to rush me out 😂

[@Mr.WestcottX]

For real. In the U.S.A.🇺🇲

[@chelseacarpenter2302]

You do anual checkups? Lmao

[@miguelmariscal8577]

Same here in Canada😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Mr.WestcottX]

@@miguelmariscal8577 Canada 🇨🇦 too.

[@TTM1895]

Y'all need to find different doctors

[@レイスケ]

看護師ですが、職場で年2回の健康診断とニンゲンドッグを受けてます。人間ドッグで、無症状の良性の腎臓の血管腫が見つかり治療を受けることができました。そのままにしてたらある日突然腎臓が破裂して、腎臓を失うところだったって💦あと私は両親共にガンにかかってるので、乳房のエコーと胃カメラは毎年自分の誕生日プレゼントとして受けてます😅毎年受けてれば、異常が見つかった時に、いつ発症したかの目安になります😊でも長生きと言っても、元気に長生きできるのがベストですけどね。人生の質が大切ですね。

[@user.hsaaki]

いつも診てくれてありがとうね、大変な仕事だとは思うけど頑張って(๑ •̀ω•́)۶ﾌｧｲﾄ!!

[@JustinIbañezCentinales]

Good luck I pray for your health😊

[@TheMediterraneanStar]

That's actually a commendable initiative! Even the cost of the more detailed check-ups is not too prohibitive, one might be able to do it once every one or two years. After all, it's an investment in one's health. I wish my country had such clinics where you can check everything at once in the same place… luckily, we do have free healthcare, but the waiting lists are looooong, and if you want to have something done immediately you obviously have to pay and visit a dozen of different clinics in a perpetual sanitary procession.

[@aapoetik]

Thank you for sharing something so personal, Paolo! Very interesting!

[@GOD_MASAMUNE]

Always excellent quality video, keep up the good work Paolo. Love your work.

[@gilcooper6548]

thanks for always bringing the knowledge. appreciate you!

[@joeyboyjoeyboy2]

you are a great host, paolo. always love your videos as they are interesting, fun, and educational!

[@NimsChannel]

Smaller portions, better food, more walking, better sitting habits. I believe a lot of the "longer lived" individuals are actually in okinawa? But the life expectancy had been crashing since rhe diet has been changing to a lot of meat everywhere. Sweet potatoes (purple) are life.

[@highbrand]

Always got a lunch at a nice restaurant near the clinic as part of the ningen dokku plan.

[@JudyF-n5g]

Loved this video. Thanks for sharing. 🌻

[@wiikends]

In america, annual checkups are like 10 min with answering questions & nowdays doctor only physically examines you if u tell them somethings bad. Plus if you aren't considered low income you have to pay fee for many services plus health insurance

[@julesmbc]

I haven't watched yet, but as an American - I'd say Japanese live longer, because of healthier diet, structure, and emphasis on personal responsibility towards health and community from a young age!!! ❤

[@southcoastinventors6583]

All tied to obesity rate followed by stress level. Still Monaco give you the limit which is around 90 years old while the US is around 80 so advanced health care and diet add about 10 years. The real problem becomes cost of obesity and there where saving gains are enormous.

[@Cujo5]

Life expectancy is higher because of the ability to keep infants alive. As tech improves, we can keep premature babies alive and as such this bumps up the life expectancy. We CANNOT, however, extend our lives. Of all the tech that's been poured into this area of research, we have achieved NOTHING in extending our age.

[@joandarc441]

​@@southcoastinventors6583 plus buying healthy foods nowadays are expensive.

[@SusanHiggins]

AND free healthcare!

[@southcoastinventors6583]

@@SusanHiggins No such thing

[@suavelishes]

Yey! another Paolo VOD

[@stanikicin]

Hello Paolo, i'm from Slovakia. This video is very interesting.

[@shoked99]

Thanks for sharing. Hope your medical check up went well.

[@wendyon4517]

If you get sick in Japan it isn't as expensive or have huge wait times like in some G7 countries. You can get an MRI done SAME DAY, usually the same hour... and its not that expensive. We pay 30% which sounds high but the costs arent inflated like in the USA. I have a student whose wife had open heart surgery. The cost was ¥6 million ($40,000) but they paid ¥1.2 million yen ($8,000) and insurance paid all of it back plus more. Also, wait times are short. An MRI might take months to get in Canada but is literally done same day in Japan. Even surgeries can be arranged with shorter wait times. I had a root canal. Total cost (¥180)... about $1.40... but my student was the dentist so they may have given me a discount.

[@StargazerApril]

Woah. I really wish we had this in the states!

[@iandanforth]

Really interesting! Thanks for sharing :)

[@dajcomputer6514]

Beyond the great video, we're really happy that you're healthy, doing well, and taken care of by great doctors! Wishing well!

[@BobbysWorld_of_Art]

This and your Bento shop video are my faves so far! Thanks for sharing!! Very nice and polite medical staff at MY. ❤️

[@dekotahrunninghorse9372]

I so wish we had this type of care in the USA. I feel many would really benefit from this level of care . The staff too seemed very informed and so friendly. You are blessed to live there. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the world.

[@benwalter4842]

Same (even if it is slightly more expensive and a bit longer time wise). It is stupid how the medical industry says that many of the exams shown in this video are unnecessary (at least for yearly exams). I go not get it. Our healthcare system sucks in general as well though. Blame the Republicans for not wanting to spend extra money to have cheaper/affordable healthcare.

[@beastybeefsupreme5507]

New sub here 👋 videos and family are addicting so much knowledge and insight you all R truly amazing. Thx Paolo, Maiko, Wolfe and all family. 😊 and friends.

[@beastybeefsupreme5507]

I saw the hate comments video couldn't believe it my guy. Anyway keep on man love your stuff. 😊

[@nishasook1138]

Love how clean it is

[@jeno264]

You are very brave to share your experience with us all! 💖 Would be nice if more countries had something like this

[@wheillebherttjanmontalbeu]

Was in Oita, just because of x ray they've found out how i was injured a year ago. That's how good they are.😊

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Paolo. This was a interesting look into the amazing health care system that Japan has.

[@sandyseibelhager7131]

So much more comprehensive than the exams here in the states. Also the outfit change is so much better than the rear opening gowns here in the US. Here in the US we’d call what you had for the endoscopy “twilight sedation”. Local anesthesia here would be like numbing the area and you remain awake(usually for minor procedures like stitches etc). Our annual physicals usually consist of height/weight measurements, temperature, blood pressure, listen to heart and lungs, look at ears, nose and throat and eyes and feel lymph nodes. Then they talk to you for five minutes. That’s it, they add things like blood work as you get older (although some may do annually). Depending on age, men may get prostate exam and women may get pap smear(to screen for cancer of female reproductive parts) and mammograms. From there you might get referred to a specialist for endoscopy or colonoscopy etc

[@jpjesspete]

More day in the life!!! Soooo good!! Thank you Paolo

[@missVmilne]

Such a fascinating insight. Thank you and the wonderful Maiko for bringing us with you and sharing the knowledge. I wonder if foreign visitors can book and pay for this comprehensive testing when they visit Tokyo?

[@shotokanads3325]

Nice one Paolo, glad you are OK.

[@danielsfitplanet]

Amazing video Paolo, keep up the good work! Can't wait to visit Japan

[@jaesmiles5325]

I really really love this video. Very detail and informational . I wish they were like this in America. Do I have to come to Japan to get an exam? No joke.

[@b.m.48933]

Paolo, you should also do one of those dna tests. It'll be interesting to find out if you have Chinese ancestry besides Filipino and possibly Spanish

[@moonridgeretreat]

Very interesting video. Hope all checks out well for you. 👍

[@Mr.WestcottX]

Likewise.

[@Boris945471]

Really interesting, great work. I've worked in research where we have reviewed a person's Lifespan Vs the Heathspan. Ultimately you want that balance of a longer life which is healthy and fulfilled.

[@papaalphaoscar5537]

That was amazingly comprehensive. Heavy maintenance, not your usual oil change. LOL!

[@Mr.WestcottX]

Indeed.

[@purple_roy2190]

THIS IS AN ANNUAL CHECKUP??????? THAT'S INSANE!! here in the US, the annual checkup is like: "you okay? yes? alright see you next year" (500 dollars) "no? here is some painkillers, take them for a month, come back if it doesn't help" (600 dollars)

[@shreksoffspring]

So untrue lmao

[@watchit16]

🤣🤣

[@mannybananas1322]

🎯

[@MillennialForChrist]

🤣I'm an American. Thank you for the laughter (I needed it)!

[@genaalbert8774]

Totally not true😂

[@beanray1383]

Wow thats good to know they look after you that well. Here in canada you have to wait so long to get anything done. And if you dont request it you dont get it like each thing you request is seperately done and not all done at the same time and you have to go to different DR to get it done and sometimes you go to another city to get it done so its surly helpful when you can do it all in one place and in one day. Would be nice to have that kind of leg work here like japan

[@jettseiba]

Funny ending hahaha! But, I feel ya regarding these tests. I'm already trying to see if I can schedule one for my kid. I already had mine last December.

[@britty23]

I wish the US had physicals this comprehensive! I would have to go to multiple places to get all these tests done and have a dr referral for most before my insurance would cover it. It is so convenient they have everything in one place!

[@nikitareshetnikov4220]

This one is very informative and interesting! Looking forward for the results, I'm sure your health is great!

[@Goblinshaman]

You're very lucky to be able to have these services. In Canada doctors only care if you have a pulse.

[@TheAvocado88]

I wish we had this in Canada but unfortunately our healthcare system is horrible. Takes me over an hour on hold just to set up an appointment on the phone and about a 3 month wait in my area to see my family doctor and even when you see them they pretty much dont even bother looking at you

[@francisnguyen6349]

Nice video about nurses, Paolo.

[@juststoppingby390]

Absolutely amazing service.

[@aherowon003]

Very interesting. It’s nice that they have one place to do all these tests. Helps you identify issues early and remedy them. In the US, we have to look into different providers and coverage which makes this so cumbersome.

[@joe-vl3nd]

Good video 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@ShinkaPlant]

Never thought we’d see the inside of Paolo’s stomach. Also the fact that Japan’s annual health check is free and with relaxing amount of time taken to ensure the person is healthy is an amazing fact I’ve learned from this video!

[@ZENZETZ]

Will check any content you create, especially if it is related to the Japanese way of working. and I create content from Paolo's channel using translated text because the content is really cool to teach to my students at school.. thank you

[@jennyminerphotography6055]

would love to see More videos like this

[@Beaut_Beau]

2-3 HOURS? That is probably more time spent than my last 20 GP visits combined :O

[@Browncoat03-K64]

Thank you so much for this very interesting and informative video!

[@andrewb43]

That sharp editing tho! Great video as always! 😁

[@Lea4-22]

Jesse: thanks for your reply. You are right, of course, however, my "peace of mind" reference is comfort for the elderly dealing with their health concerns through medical professions and technology.

[@piplup10203854]

It's kind of scary how detailed and extensive the exams go but in terms of healthy living and perhaps not having to do all that each time that's probably better for the long term quality of life. I honestly don't want to live past 50 out of fear of losing autonomy of my processes and I'd rather have a shorter life than a longer one if my quality of life is higher but I see many older people in many Asian countries having both. I'm Vietnamese and been thinking of my health more and my food and how my quality of life goes up the closer I am to being on top of all those processes. It's reassuring to see someone care that much even though I personally have a lot of medical trauma so it spooks me but perhaps if I had that for my conditions sooner I might trust the system more and something like the Japan healthcare system would have helped me more.

[@KathrynCarbone-u7v]

Great video!

[@patbarlen2764]

Awesome health coverage.

[@TherealConnorGames]

2:23 that transition was so 🔥🔥🔥

[@squarrl]

Just shows how bad Canadian health care is.

[@gabrielamancera2441]

Watching this video and realizing that from the start until the very last minute you were treating like a valuable human been give me the chills 😢 I have always wanted to be treated like that everytime I need some medical treatment but end up feeling more sick or even dumb because "is not a big deal" what I have (according to the specialist) 😫 . This clinic accepts foreigners? 😅

[@Mwoods2272]

I had an Endoscopy done at a place near Shinagawa. I was nervous too but it was simple and easy.

[@missplainjane3905]

How was it overall

[@Mwoods2272]

@@missplainjane3905 It was a great experience

[@missplainjane3905]

@@Mwoods2272 No pain or discomfort sir

[@Mwoods2272]

@@missplainjane3905 Nope, went under, woke up and didn't remember being out. Felt calm, which sounds weird but no discomfort

[@missplainjane3905]

@@Mwoods2272 So it was done professionally

[@ColinJohnson-hb3jf]

Loved this. Now, let's see Japanese acupuncture and some alternative therapies!

[@BVEtrain]

I had always thought 人間ドック refered to Ningen DOC like doctor I learned something new today!

[@thesinglechronicleswitheli2337]

You did great!! I would have been nervous too

[@rusinoe8364]

These are all routine exams in the US when indicated, but having them all in one place as opposed to scattered among specialists makes it easier to get all of them without missing anything. I think that alone helps. However, the US life expectancy is blatantly lower because of worse diets, worse exercise, worse insurance coverage, and worse external risk factors (violence, car accidents, etc). The diet and insurance are likely the largest factors. A good exam helps, but would not solve US healthcare issues. Almost all issues with healthcare stem from social determinants if health.

[@tankeryy1566]

do food-related video next please!

[@gilkacolon]

A day in the life of a nurse or a doctor would be great 🤗🤗🤗

[@sillat7669]

Such a clean and organized medical center, amazing that is all free in a place like this. Even for the Ningen Dock still not expensive at all for what it is. I wish they had such wonderful system and as affordable in the US! 👋👋👋

[@ivanas442]

This was such a cool video. As an American it makes you want to go to Japan & have all these test done. It's soo affordable as well & worth it! How much is it without insurance (Ningen Dock)?

[@rsac43]

That's the price without insurance. It can be much cheaper if your company has a scheme.

[@benwalter4842]

I also wish we had this. Of course our corrupt and greedy system will never allow for it. Do not get me started on how the pharmaceutical industry also wants you to tell your doctor about what medications could help you (and not the other way around).

[@maiadonkitchen7009]

This made so jealous. I visited our local emergency room last month for 7 hours. Total bill was $24,000 USD and with insurance my out of pocket was still $4300 USD. Upon checking my itemized bill, XRay imaging alone were already $5400 USD already. Mind you, there’s no surgery involved during that hospital visit. 😢

[@sophiaisabelle027]

We appreciate your dedication and hard work. You'll always have our support.

[@mbank3832]

these health exam always makes me anxious but your video's vibe made it a walk in the park lol

[@bravosierra2447]

You broke 9 ribs! How fast were you going.? Thanks for this revealing content & an insight into the excellent level of Japanese health care.

[@philiq18]

Top-notch medical care. Lol I loved how you thought you were awake during the endoscopy. Hilarious! Thanks for another insightful feature.

[@onitravel]

I wish we could have such a thorough physical exam in Canada. The physical exam here is pretty lame.

[@marilynturcotte5304]

Wouldn't it be nice if we had this in Canada!! Hahahaha, it would cost a freaking fortune for what you got; never heard of a test for your veins. That exam was a heck of a lot more complete than what you would receive here.