Why Japanese Live So Long ★ ONLY in JAPAN

So you want to live to be 100? The answers to living a long and happy life may come from Japan which has the longest average life expectancy in the world (83.84 years) and where 2 million people are over the age of 90. Believe it or not, 6 of the top 10 oldest people alive are from Japan including Nabi Tajima of Kagoshima who is 117 years old and the last human alive born in the 19th century!
How did so many Japanese get to live so long?
What are some of the things Japanese do right?
In this episode, John travels to Tottori Prefecture to the area around Mt Daisen where his friend Tomiko-san gives him some advice about how to live a long life and how she's lived to be 106 years old and still working on the farm!
Her secret?
Tofu.
She started to make tofu in the 1950s when doctors said residents had to reduce high blood pressure. She made her own tofu for her family and her diet combined with good habits including staying busy and working hard have strengthened her mind and body. She still walks and writes tanka poetry.
I also ask Mr. Seiichi, my 97 year old Japanese neighbor his secret and hear from a Shinto priest about his thoughts and personal experiences with living a very long and happy life in Japan.
It's impossible to say exactly what has led to Japan having the longest average life expectancy in the world but these things may help:
★ Green Tea
★ Less fatty foods
★ Seafood
★ Fermented foods
★ Bath culture / Hot Springs & Onsen
★ Smaller portions
★ Education on personal responsibility
★ National safety / low crime rates
★ Respect for the Elderly (It's a national holiday too!)
★ DNA
Special thank you to Daisen Town & Yonago City in Tottori Prefecture for the help. Daisen is celebrating its 1300th anniversary this year and you're invited to the party in June 2018! www.daisen1300.org/
Music credits:
Always thankful for TeknoAXE (Matthew Huffaker)
Songs: Granny Jenkins / Harassing the Mailman
/ @teknoaxe
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[@leafleap]

Secret to living a long life? 2:20 *Be Female* Seriously, have a look at the lists yourselves, its dominated by women. Top ten oldest people of all time are all women. Way to go ladies! Long live women!

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

Leafleap you are 100% right!! There is only 1 male supercentenarian and - he’s from Japan 🇯🇵 but let’s not talk about it and worry us guys! We want to believe we have an equal chance 😂

[@electronresonator8882]

but...but... according to feminist, women are oppressed by men, look at this old lady, she experienced herself living through that era

[@panfia]

Yay

[@lisamarieschnee]

Imagine the outcry when men would live longer than women...

[@CrystalBlackHeart]

That is nice of you to say but the real reason why Japan has a rather large and growing number of elderly that can live well into the 100's is a mixture of healthcare avaible. Even so the main reason is that the japanes government won't allow their citizens to be unhealthy. They make sure that all of their citizens take better care of themselves and they don't allow them to get over weight. There is another video on youtube talking about just how Japan keeps their people healthy by the government being in complete control of their people.

[@saritasharan5696]

My Grandpa in India lived for 106 yrs. He led a simple stress free life, enjoyed regular traditional meal. But he ate smaller portions, maintained discipline about meal time and went to sleep on time. Did mild form of Yoga and passed away naturally without any disease.

[@HealthyHairJourney]

❤❤❤

[@mysticisminindia]

My grandpa too lived till 101 years

[@ayeshahkhan3155]

My great grandmother died at 107 in Bombay. My grand mother is 80, mother is 52, I am 36

[@JP-20s]

My grandfather native American lived till 106 years and passed naturally, lived a good life, RIP grandpa.

[@clarkey1977]

Didn't work then.

[@veetour]

Everything in Japan is built to last. Look at their cars... Honda and Toyota. They focus on quality over quantity.

[@1estab41]

i beg to disagree, toyota is the most numbers in the whole world, just say quality period...

[@armadillotoe]

Look at that arch that survived the nuclear bombing AND the tsunami.

[@fungus70]

Even their watches lasts - Seiko, Orient, Citizen, Casio !

[@1estab41]

@Ben G what im trying to say, they can make numbers but still on high quality and that is japan

[@MarkoDeLaVoota]

it starts with nationalism, individualism, pride..... no pride in being a slave to the system in the USA , unfortunately....

[@BeatrizAlves-kt3jq]

My granpa passed away last year are almost 100 years old.And he always said to his grandchildrens:be careful with what you eat because food make you alive but also can kill you.

[@SS-hc9iv]

Thanks for sharing. May he Rest In Peace

[@theblessedone9700]

Yes, thank you for sharing. He was truly blessed. He must be a well discipled man. Very true what he said. God bless him.

[@itsjustme9471]

Thanks for sharing may he live fully in heaven as well🌹

[@hopefaith5562]

In America they don’t care at all!! GMO and processed food everywhere! High sodium and high sugar!

[@theblessedone9700]

@@hopefaith5562 people are not solely to blame. Foods makers & business stragests are those who should be blames the most. Those who consumed the poisoned foods made a bad choice to consumed. Consummers who are ignorant fell victims. This is why education is very important.

[@hubey]

A simple mantra to remember, "If you don't use it, you loose it." This goes for almost all aspects of the human experience. In terms of age it's notably apparent in, muscles, bones, cardiovascular fitness, learning (brain), sense of humour, capacity to love, etc. If you have regressed in any area, not all is lost, the body is wondrous in it's capacity to heal and rehabilitate, the key is belief and taking the first steps. Life rewards courage.

[@murahkami]

Well said!👏👏👏

[@mjacob8512]

What fantastic words.

[@FrankieSinclair]

Thank you for the encouragement!

[@catherinebirch2399]

Very true! we need to encourage the over 65`s to get out and about more and exercise instead of sitting around expecting others to do everything for them. We must stop assuming that elderly people are incapable of taking care of themselves and stop rushing to help them across the street, carry their shopping, etc.

[@1998someone]

Thank you

[@FJGenso]

She is 106 years old and still give you detail information about her life, that's amazing.

[@leelunk8235]

GREEN TEA..TWO BAGS PER DAY IN 8 OZ OF WATER

[@altide8784]

Yeah, my father is 65 and already he's losing his memory.

[@godsgrace3304]

How many Americans that age can remember what they did yesterday?

[@leelunk8235]

JOY+ SIMPLE....THEY WRITE EVERYTHING ON FACEBOOK...PEOPLE USE FACEBOOK AS A JOURNAL

[@tnunn3023]

@@altide8784 give bacopa monnieri...takes 2 to 3 monthes to increase cognition,memory and reduce Alzheimer's symptoms

[@pabriny]

I wish the whole world valued their elderly people like Japan does. It's a beautiful culture.

[@hilaryhewey5002]

0d

[@zarifabdulova1075]

Elderly people and family valued are priorities not only in Japan but in most muslim majority countries like Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Turkey and so on.

[@airwakkerre1861]

arabs value their elders too

[@atheistleopard2484]

I know, right?

[@JOSHINGEORGD123]

You have know idea.. Japans have a cultures of killing their old people

[@unhiddenhistory]

I am an American who has been longing to visit Japan since childhood. I am studying the language on my own because I want to be ready if that day ever comes. Japan and its culture have always drawn me in, and Japanese music, art and stories often sustain me and keep me sane during the dark times in life. Now, I am exploring and trying the healthy foods eaten there, in the hope that these foods will restore my health. The American diet has destroyed the bodies of so many people, and I don't want to be another victim.

[@Chicken96809]

When your and adult you can book a flight there

[@blueperson77]

“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” ‭‭2 Peter‬ ‭3:9‬ ‭NIV‬ ROMANS 10:9-11 “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame” Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭19:10‬ ‭ God wants us to believe in His One and Only Son, Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, who died for our sins :D When we truly believe in our hearts that Jesus is the Son of God, who died for our sins so we could have eternal life with God, we are saved from the eternal fire and have eternal life in Christ Jesus!! 💖 May God bless you all! 🕊💞

[@yui-tg4nm]

As a Japanese, I am very happy. I hope you will have good memories in Japan. Japan always welcomes you.ありがとう\(^o^)/

[@FrankieSinclair]

I hope you make it there!

[@roronoazoro3634]

Same!! I'm from INDIA 🇮🇳 and I too have a dream to visit Japan before I die . I've been learning Japanese language through internet. Wish you all the best🍀💫❣

[@user-zb8yh9fv6r]

日本人で戦争を体験した世代はとても強い。 敗戦国として長年虐げられ、食べる物も無く、貧困に耐え、日本の発展に全身全霊をかけて生きた祖父や祖母が、平和で生きやすくなった現代を見て、感じて、暮らしてくれている事に感謝しかない。

[@iwanpavlof9700]

>平和で生きやすくなった現代を見て、感じて、暮らしてくれている事に感謝しかない。 平和で生きやすくなった環境を作ってもらったお陰で、我々は平穏な生活を当たり前としているが、もっと感謝すべきだ。

[@davewerner7609]

Man... we're so screwed in America. These elderly people are retiring at 90 and still looking like 60 while we retire at 60 and looking like 90.

[@americafirst3078]

Also they have a strong family unit and they have a very strict immigration policy so their country isnt overrun by 3rd worlders who think their entitled to everything.

[@alphaman2702]

They still look old even at 60-70 yrs old.

[@dinocarlucci2105]

Dave Werner Good one that. True.😊

[@MS-xu2mm]

I cut out sugar and bad carbs 10 months ago. I feel awesome... love keto

[@godisgreat418]

Yeah we are Fucked big time in America and it’s scary!

[@seanbrummfield448]

In Japan, they have documentaries of why people eat healthier and live longer and what they did to get there. In America, we have documentaries of why people weigh 600 lbs. or over and what in life has got them to that point.

[@gallerycatstudios8018]

Seriously. Me and my mom watched a documentary about america fattening it's citizens and other countries. More people need to know how evil the fast food industry really is.

[@seanbrummfield448]

@@gallerycatstudios8018 Yes. Exactly. But, it's not just the Fast food industries who take full blame. Even things like portion sizes, nutrition and moderation have gotten worse over time in America as well. Like you take a standard meal of a burger, some fries, and a small soda. That's relatively not bad, but if a person eats like that plus double everyday, then that's where most of it comes from. And with a lot of prepared foods, many food companies take much needed nutrients, vitamins, and minerals the human body should have out, and constantly adding ingredients the human body relatively doesn't need, or doesn't need much. Like so many foods and drinks have high numbers of sodium, carbohydrates, fructose corn syrup, and the main culprit of why many Americans gain so much and develop many health diseases, sugar. Many foods and drinks have up to 50 to even 60 percent of sugar. And with moderation, it should be explained that uncooked fruits and vegetables should be consumed everyday.

[@seanbrummfield448]

@@gallerycatstudios8018 But, there's definitely many minor things that many people don't pay attention to either. Like how big the boxes, bags and cans of preprocessed foods have gotten. Or even stuff like cultural foods, is another culprit of rapid weight gain. Lack of movement. Just stuff like that.

[@gallerycatstudios8018]

@@seanbrummfield448 yes, it's not only the fast food restaurants. It's also how people process the meat in factories, and how badly they treat the farm animals. There's also the excessive dyes that they put in drinks, candy, and regular food.

[@seanbrummfield448]

@@gallerycatstudios8018 Yes. That's right. This is why after you eat something, you may still feel hungry an hour later. A lot of the nutritional value, is just not there. Which encourages a person, to eat more. It's awful.

[@TheLeaAdventures22]

Oh! How I miss Japan! Been staying there for a month with my family, I miss Japanese food, the people are so welcoming & friendly and very clean country💕

[@franklopez3616]

In deed iam going to Japan iam semi retired in my 60s IAM a natural. Nature Man

[@AndrewDrazdikJr]

Thanks! Ethical interviewing is essential with video socio anthropology. This good example of narrative, camera, and attention to the audience knowledge has all the elements. Nice work!

[@Giveandtakesubmeiwillsubback]

Use this money to poor family why waste money in here

[@dnrgamon2096]

stupid

[@thsuperelite]

And here i am, 19, and forget sometimes what i went into the room to do...

[@TanEbear]

Fr! 😂

[@judithsmith8014]

Perhaps to make your bed...??

[@fallout8541]

It was weed. You were going to do weed. Light a doobie for long life.

[@nat0106951]

coz youe a teen.. teens are stupid.. wait till your 25.. you will be a developed human being

[@dinocarlucci2105]

😊 same here

[@ptcumanasharon]

My grandfather was 107 yrs old when he passed away in June 2019. He grew up in the Caribbean Island of Trinidad so his diet was similar to these people but included lots of tropical fruits and veggies. He had an easy-going personality and his mind stayed sharp til the end of his life. He was always very active and woke up by dawn everyday.

[@dannymartinez8522]

I wish I was raised with these kinds of foods

[@ptcumanasharon]

@@dannymartinez8522 - I count myself very fortunate growing up in a place where just outside your front or back door there was a bounty of fruits and veggies for the asking.

[@tonypasma1707]

hahaah

[@barbarapeck698]

Love it

[@sunbelyn]

Trini 2DeBone these days all the foods have lots of harmful chemicals... We have to eat natural foods to live longer... 100 years is really small... I want to live 1000 years :)

[@mariuquidiello]

My mother died at 100 and her sister my aunt died at 105 almost 106 . There were from Cuba but lived in exile in Santo Domingo . My mother worked until 95 she was a Guidance and a Psychologist . She loved her work and helped thousands of students get their career. My aunt was a writer but spend tio much of a stressful life in her husbands politics . They eat a Mediterranean diet , not too much food for sure and not much grease . Genes are really one of the most important factos in living a long life but the food and to help others is very important too !! The inner condition of live and your Karma is most important !

[@skysetblue9578]

So sweet ❤️ Old people are just so precious. It’s true farming and being active is key. My grandparent and parents never got sick.

[@chriscross4004]

It all boils down to discipline, thankfulness and simplicity.

[@sarahakelo-agona3280]

Chris Toff true

[@thetree7694]

You think like me.

[@RestlessPinay]

V L what does this mean

[@airishviscara2326]

Exactly

[@pxdbadoy]

Wow! You think well. Same here being simple is happier and affordable. Hiking while exploring nature gives you energy and the sense of completeness.

[@abonshimesele8243]

true.. very true... i lived on Japan for 10 yrs.. the best country... very polite.. very clean... beautiful nature.. everything in Japan i miss... wish to see it back

[@annapurnag1311]

Cici Ghandoor Hi what did you do in Japan for survival?

[@airwakkerre1861]

We're the child prostitutes nice?

[@raquelmay5817]

Abonshi mesele I lived in japan (Sasebo) for 4 years I loved it I wish I can go back again 😘😘😘

[@HERBALNATUMAN1]

You contaminated it😂

[@Gesundheit888]

Yes, everything is Japanese. There is no foreign invasion as there is in Europe at this time. Europe is being destroyed and robed of their thousand year of cultures.

[@D.whimsicalwrld]

the tofu making was really satisfying

[@simonenin71]

Well I wasn’t expecting the Porsche that’s for sure 😄🙈Thanks for this beautiful video ☺️

[@maix139]

I think being happy and stressfree is the way too

[@ganymeade5151]

Virtually impossible, in a typical school or workplace.

[@Fazman81]

This is very true, my grandfather is 94 and strong as a horse. All his brothers and sisters have lived over 95 years. They all live a very low stress life on a ranch in Mexico. They still grow a lot of their own foods and walk a lot.

[@josephcelestiel6129]

Damn you fine! You from japan? 🇯🇵 Im a real estate millionaire I’ll come down there quick

[@DianaGarcia-dy8sf]

Just watching this video on you tube. I really would like to see the Japanese culture. Reading from the comment. It look very clean. I hope I can visit Japan. Nature

[@yangerjamir0906]

@maikor3, there are many positive things about Japan,but I wouldn't include stressfree in that.

[@Alex1611AD]

That Tofu family is quite amazing. Respect for not changing with the times and still using traditional and healthy materials for their product.

[@fidetrainer]

Yeah, this whole episode has to be renamed "Ode to Tofu"

[@GypsyGirl317]

I agree 👍, and it's not genetically modified soy!

[@beverleyheadley-glover1497]

Totally agreed

[@pamelagilmour8060]

I’m going to Japan July 2023 with my granddaughter. Studying and learning as much as I can. We’re both 😊 excited.

[@KerryNeeds]

Did you have a good time 😊

[@sharinaross1865]

Would you return to Japan.

[@erlindadillman]

That was very good reporting! Thank you. We appreciated your time and effort to help us understand Japanese longevity and culture. Wow!

[@Flopsaurus]

This is one of the best videos I've seen on KZbin in a long time. Thank you!

[@NightOwl222]

YES! Agree!

[@dianagarchitorena795]

because asia has a culture to live with their elders. kids nurture them with respect and therefore they are happy, no pressure to the aging elders, and this gives them no stress. These are the very denominator of longevity. it is time that all of us should follow their example.

[@martinn.6082]

Yes, that is probably a big factor. Elderly are appreciated and play a big role in society, while here in Central Europe, as soon as they retire we forget them and only visit a few times a year. We should really go back to keeping our family members close.

[@mariaroncara2132]

What are you dreaming? 100 years ago it might have been true. Now its old people's home everywhere where they are bulled and killed, often.

[@Chantalamal]

@@mariaroncara2132 in the East people live with big families where elders stay at home with their kid's families... In the West old parents go to the home for the elderly... So sad

[@femininenotfeminist722]

homogenous society

[@QueArgh]

somewhat. But lots of meat and seafood is key

[@finjolama7205]

Wow She is 106 years old and still give you detail information about her life, that’s amazing. This video inspires me to work more and stay active no matter what.🙏

[@franklopez3616]

In feed. I do too stay active traveling and working on nature fields at 65

[@pauljohnbautista6371]

I love watching documentary featuring Japan ❤️ their culture, food, the people ❤️ the way they live their lives for me is so peaceful and very simple ❤️😇 whenever someone ask me what is the country i dream to visit. I've always tell them its Japan ❤️😭

[@baby18ur31]

Oh God...I am 45 and gets backache all the time..!! She is like 100+++ still working on a field.. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@arghirrellle]

I am 30 and my back it's killing me.

[@judithsmith8014]

@@arghirrellle I am aged but do my gym workouts. I maintain GOOD posture. I pull cable weights around 25 kilos in the gym two/three times a week. I also look after quite a substantial decorative garden area. If you do not do physical labour then you must do a substitute for that. Working with a sensible weight-load builds the bones and strengthens the muscles so you will not have aches and pains because you become straightened out again. Our bodies start to stoop and curl forward as we age - don't let that happen - sitting with bent knees is really bad, recline with legs raised to watch TV or when reading etc. It's common sense. Have a physical checkup first though and then get advice from a physio mainly about what you SHOULDN'T do if you have any weak spots to slowly strengthen up. I eat around no more 1500 calories a day - sometimes less and I look 15 years younger than my chronological age. Protein is important when you start aging. I have a scoop or two of whey for my little workouts and my hair, skin and nails are great. Some moisturizer is needed. Drink plenty of water - more than you think you should - until almost colourless pee. I like the gym because it's safer than walking alone, it's dry when the rain is pouring and it's cool in the humid months. I do only a 5 minute warm-up jog on the treadmills and get the heck off those things and over to the cable weights. I also do free weights and leg press above my body weight. The leg press is important for building strong buttocks, calves and the sides of your lower legs so you can walk normally like a young person, not doddering and off balance or stooping. I am 5'2' and weight 110 lbs, around 51 kilos. No back aches for me.

[@cool_cat007smoove3]

They eat a lot of healthy foods that has Omega 3, D, K, A, and Magensuim.

[@demberthebe5754]

ùģ

[@nivrealedasor265]

eat all kinds of vegetables

[@ahmedm7221]

The reporter can speak 🇯🇵 Japanese wonderful....

[@mp-sv2cp]

He lives in japan

[@afterhourschannel]

hes also not a reporter. he lives in japan.

[@nikunjkrishnarayal]

Loved the video. Thank you so much for sharing

[@sunvaj6754]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@danielkeenan2508]

Hi John, I know you have been working long and hard on this episode and it shows. Great Work! I loved it. Looking forward to the next one.

[@paulplus3830]

Agreed. I prefer this to the go-channel, but of course he can't push out such stuff every day.... unfortunately. ;)

[@m_d_l_a3208]

Japanese culture is revolved around nature, kindness, and wellness...there is no doubt in my mind that that these are the reasons for all that peace on that little island.

[@J.Anita24]

I agree!

[@m_d_l_a3208]

@@macclift9956 🤓That is possible. Although, I think the lack of diversity is due to the fact that Japan is an island. I could be wrong though. You lost me a little at the end. I can somewhat make out what your trying to say.

[@macclift9956]

@@m_d_l_a3208 The lower the average IQ/EQ, the higher the criminality and predatory aggression (such as breaking into houses, or attacks on people to steal their bags and possessions etc., or even just to hurt them: the gratuitous violence that is taking place in London in the form of knife attacks and acid throwing, for example). In some countries where the average IQ/EQ is low, *and* there is a lot of *non-homogeneous* diversity, it is often the group with the highest IQ (usually the most successful group in terms of possessions etc.), that is resented and preyed upon. Those who can't create and maintain wealth (often because of low IQ), will tell themselves (collectively), that the more successful group stole land or whatever from the less successful, low IQ group, and *that* is why they are rich, successful etc! They then have a sense of entitlement to attack, hurt, and steal from the "enemy!" The citizens in Japan don't have to deal with any of those problems!

[@stevencorwin2313]

Then why were they allies with Hitler.

[@macclift9956]

@@stevencorwin2313 I would imagine that their kindness, respect etc., is reserved for their extended family which is their own culture first and foremost, as well as for other *homogeneous* cultures within their country and perhaps also for visitors/outsiders who seem worthy of respect; if low IQ brutes filled to the brim with low emotional intelligence, a sense of entitlement and high levels of testosterone-driven predatory aggression were to start invading their space, and breeding at the speed of light, one would probably see a different side to them!

[@chonglee9921]

I love everything about japan. Food, culture, belief, dedication, incredible lifestyle!!

[@lrifmylcoolpm]

Thank you from Japan🌸✨ We love you too!

[@ellamtolo8893]

🤗

[@musiccapricorn918]

What about religion? As i know many don't believe god

[@grantofat6438]

@@musiccapricorn918 That is definitely another plus, because there is no god.

[@kellysutton2780]

And they make the best motors in the world my lexus rx330 has 185thousand miles 2005 made in Japan and still beautiful inside and out and running like a new one way to go Japan ❤️💯

[@zainahibrahim]

Thank you for sharing the video 👍🥰

[@divinerhythmicsoul9427]

They live longer because they are happy and enjoy everything they do... Ikigai

[@zweihander4934]

highest suicide rate country

[@divinerhythmicsoul9427]

@@zweihander4934 ok

[@bhirawamaylana466]

To sum it up eat well, sleep well, rest well, exercise well, live close to nature, always show gratitude in life and dont rush/overdoing anything in life, plus dont forget see doctor for health check up every year.

[@Bristecom]

And buy a Porsche!

[@lindalai9092]

The worse thing that you can do is to go see a doctor.

[@dr.mohanad882]

I like Japan a lot . Such a beautiful and peaceful place..Wish to be there.. atleast in the next birth...

[@hannahjames6]

+Maskkyubii 😂😂😂😂

[@Hanguyen-mg1ue]

Bhirawa Maylana easier said than done

[@wellnesshealingcare8840]

Good sleep and 3 meals a day that is their secrets. Fresh foods, always drink warm water, exercise during their work and eat always soybeans and fresh tofus. Healthy foods only they eaten. I salute those super centenerian people.

[@tessco2370]

Nice video! Keep it up!

[@RaiofLight]

"I believe in living with nature, being surrounded by it, is what makes life good." Definitely agree with that. :)

[@dannytourigny9403]

... perhaps also the opportunity to do work that you feel good about/enjoy and that you know is helpful and useful in at least one other persons life. That and of course a few good friends and a loving family, a lover who you love and adore and who loves you back and always has your back/ maybe even the laughter of children. Maybe I just want to much!?

[@stevenphiri2180]

Meallán Þunraz please give me more info on dietary, am HIV positive aged 51 but still look like 35 year old.

[@fayremaiden2425]

My grandmother is 90...My great grandma moved on at 106.. .Great great grandma at 105. I think my grandma will outlive her ancestors.Never been sick.Lives on the slopes of mount Kenya. And i'm about to move over there to take over the reins. I've never been sick either. Not even a cold. I'm vegan and always have been except being breastfed. I refused meat and dairy at weaning stage. My ancestors eat it once a year at thanksgiving observing the Hebrew law of not shedding blood in vain.

[@yetundeoyefara6532]

@@dannytourigny9403 r

[@dannytourigny9403]

@@yetundeoyefara6532 what does r mean?

[@lesliesmith5797]

So enlightening. Learned so many things. Thank you. These elderly folks are so soft spoken and smile so nicely.

[@Darrenwalkingby]

Good quality content and visuals. I will be watching more of your content 💯👏

[@reginahutchinson4057]

I am so excited learning about this/ This is so amazing. I love learning about the Tofu. And everything. How they are always working.

[@jaimecoquia7657]

JAPANESE, PEOPLE ARE ONE OF THE HEALHTIES PEOPLE ON EARTH OR THE MAY BE THE NUMBER ONE,LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER.

[@ricardo_valerio]

"the simple life makes me like this"...then...yellow porsche xD

[@JohnnyLawrence293]

kind of makes you wonder how a shinto priest affords a Porsche

[@Craccpot]

Probably a used Boxster from around 2002-2005, those are pretty cheap.

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

Stannis B he shares it with several other people. He didn’t buy it all himself :p but I did like the duality of life - humble and simple, it also fun and way out there!! 😂 it’s a good story!

[@krishnaparab6770]

The Monk who bought a Porsche... Read it to get a life.😉

[@ArnoldPranks]

wafzulmi52 that's a 2006-2012 Cayman (albeit base model) if I'm not mistaken..and imports are expensive in Japan. I'd say that car could cost anywhere in the $100k USD range in Japan when new. For a bit higher spec than base.

[@ntoys9309]

Two times I visited to Japan,. Amazing country and sakura flowers 🌺. And mount Fuji my favourite. Love from Sri Lanka

[@RiyaUSA]

From USA Thank you dear friend We always watch your videos. Thanks for sharing

[@silviaoino2648]

The place is mad beautiful, the people seem good and generally happy, their food looks delicious and healthy, this video is giving me very peaceful and happy vibes so goodbye Kenya, it was good to know you but i gotta go and live in Japan.

[@mariamhassan9270]

Wooow you live in kenya am also from kenya mombasa pls lets go together at japan and korea

[@lalalove6325]

You gotta be from New York. Only New Yorkers say “mad beautiful” “ mad happy” ... and so on

[@Ken-iu2zp]

It's a year later, did you ever make it there?

[@silviaoino2648]

@@mariamhassan9270 yes Mariam. Lets. 😊

[@dama_dimples]

I’m from Kenya too. Don’t say goodbye yet lol! Tembea Kenya!

[@shoshannami4048]

Some ppl these days don’t have respect for our elders. My parents gave me life and took care of me and I would do the same no matter what

[@gaurinodominggogaurinodomi3421]

Cristine reyes

[@nidzeksmocni659]

God gave you life through your parents

[@shersockholmes6261]

Depends on who the person in question is

[@dianaleung3500]

Absolutely agree with U. Should have a course to taught in school.

[@lunarfortnight4234]

So true! Happy to meet a person here who thinks same as I do...🥺❤️

[@CrystalConsults]

I so enjoyed this, thank you! 👍

[@marierojas8965]

My okasan died unexpectedly at the age of 88! She was an amazing okasan! So hardworking and independent. Full of goodness and grace. Was so healthy in mind, body and spirit. I miss her so much! I wish I could be even close to what she was. A complete role model for anyone who wants to be strong and determined. She ate healthy. Drank green tea most of the day. And consumed miso soup, salmon sushi and seaweed. Love you mama ❤️

[@misslesliepink]

Your beloved Okasan was totally awesome! My beloved Okasan was passed away on her 69 T.T She got accident not because of disease. She was totally healthy. I miss her so bad huhu...

[@michelealexander9900]

Yum. I like all of those, but I prefer salmon sashimi, without vinegared rice. Green tea, fantastic, to say the least. Okra, mystical.

[@michelealexander9900]

Well I like rice on the side but with the salmon, I appreciate the texture, flavor on the pallet, simular to caviar or Ikura.

[@MelanieAnneAhern]

Like most traditional cultures, Japan's elderly maintain a diet their ancestors have been eating for years, stay active and don't lead sedentary lives. Growing your own food, making your own food, walking everywhere, reducing stress, etc. Now, I'd like to see the stats on Japan's younger generations, since they're mostly adopting the standard Western diet and aren't as active.

[@laurenceleeroceta8772]

Melanie Anne Ahern... Hello a little info, are you familiar with a american youtuber having a family and living in philippines hes youtube channel is Ahern Tribe....

[@wisdomelves5838]

True.

[@Roxass00]

Plus, no MSG on every food

[@TheRalphrochie]

Roxass00 lol. Msg is in almost every household in Japan

[@vinizuh]

Walk 30mins daily, take time for yourself to reduce stress. Get a massage, go on a hike, enjoy the outdoors, eat whole foods and cook at home, monitor your blood pressure regularly. Do kidney/liver cleanses. Bang you’re on you’re way to a long life. And if possible cut out grains and sugar from your diet.

[@WaoryuONLYinJAPAN]

I will PIN the best question or comment to the top so ask below :) Thank you watching this video on Why Japanese Live So Long!! Definitely check out the photos from this shoot on Instagram instagram.com/onlyinjapantv and live streams from Daisen (Tottori) on ONLY in JAPAN GO from October 2017. This took 5 months to make :) phew! -john

[@huhulol1]

ONLY in JAPAN it was well worth the wait! amazing video! keep up the amazing work!!

[@JD-rf1if]

Are there any additional benefits given to the elderly by the government

[@Finity_Dust]

Why does the list of the oldest include only females? 2:26

[@orbakad_5379]

2:13 "RESEPCT"

[@steven8-stones719]

Only 5 months? Man ur not even close to 109 years!!!! My question is, because u have been there for 20 years , u think the eating habits and type of foods would have a affect on your health as well? I think we should do blood test etc , fat colesterol etc do we can see how its effecting to you What do you think?

[@thegiftedone]

What amazing positive energy radiating out of this charming and informative video! Thank u! New fan here!

[@biyahenipingatpong]

Stay happy. Be good to yourself. Eat Well. Be Kind. And travel a lot! Explore the world and many places! Love this story.

[@emilymanangan2556]

Wow! These Japanese are really health conscious and hard working people that made them live long. Thanks for sharing

[@MageThief]

John, the quality just keeps getting better, keep up the awesome work.

[@andrewthacker114]

Interesting clip thanks for sharing

[@ariella2823]

Great video I really enjoyed watching it

[@dianamanalo6345]

I really love Japan 😭😍😍, the people, the culture and their lifestyle. They're all amazing ♥️

[@jaychun102]

You wanna settle there?

[@flop3923]

I wanna live there some day... but im stuck in the subs

[@suou3580]

I wanna live there someday and be a manga artist, sadly I don't think people from my country were treated well as workers in Japan. They gladly welcome tourists but I'm not sure about overseas workers.

[@mariaroncara2132]

@@suou3580 AH Treated well. !!!!! Workers in Japan are treated like slaves! Minimum pay, no pension and ...etc.

[@iuzumaki6013]

Same thoughts here, but i think its way better that we live together and settle there 😙😙😙🤗

[@celesteinman56]

She still works on the farm every day, and she's 106 years old.

[@ishkadon-ell4927]

Mind blown

[@_Kurmi_saniro]

Japenese stick to their culture adhere to it that's why they live to ripe old age.

[@anitataylor4287]

She looks strong when i see her walking!!

[@user-yk7sz1oh2q]

😅😅,,,am glued here smiling all the way,,,I love this,,,,thanks buddy for this video

[@seralary]

thank you for sharing this

[@REXFORGT]

My great grandfather once told me that he didn't want to live past 90, since he had lived a very fulfilling life and was tired. I could understand since he had almost no friends alive of his age, and his wife had died long before he did. He died peacefully in his sleep a week after his 90th birthday, in no pain whatsoever :) I'm not sure if I want to live longer than 100 years, but I don't wanna life a short life either. I guess time will tell :D

[@REXFORGT]

We (my family) were giving him lots of good company, family is definitely important. :)

[@armandharaidun7637]

Well said Comrade Pingu 🙂

[@janetjones4310]

Your grandfather was very wise. Living a long life doesn't mean a healthy life. Being in diapers and treated like a baby don't mean quality of life.

[@REXFORGT]

Janet Jones Thanks :)

[@inquisitorchristopher8527]

I don't want to die. I want my brain to be transferred into a synthetic body. I want to learn everything.

[@Tipper1941]

Our family had a Japanese food production business here in Toronto. Our major product was abura age so the tofu making process is very familiar. We also made konyaku, mochi, napazuke and lots of other pickled vegetables. I think we may have been the first to make boxed futomaki and Inari sushi boxed lunches before restaurants began taking over with fresh fish. The work was so difficult no one ever took our place when my brother eventually retired. Now I have to buy frozen age from Japan which isn’t the same. I miss how tender the inari sushi tofu was when it was fresh. I’m going to have to make one more trip to Japan to get the real deal. Thanks John, I enjoyed this episode.

[@ArtandKitchen_]

The secret is to live simple and don't complicate life.

[@RoadRunnerChic]

This is what’s taught in Japanese culture. I have three degrees in Japanese alternative medicine, while studying I got introduced on how they live and think. As of to date I do everything I can to live this beautiful life. I too drink green tea every day. The Japanese culture has taught me how to enjoy and appreciate the simple things in life.

[@fatherofabyid7638]

@@RoadRunnerChic amazing and are original American

[@EnergyEssence27]

So simple! And we have made it so complicated to feed ourselves. So much processed and lack of consciousness at eating. Loved this video. Thank you for putting it out there.

[@jacquelinelarsen1721]

I love the Japanese and their culture

[@francishemayaoira6940]

Beautiful lady. Chat with me [phone].

[@judyjacobs6635]

Jacqueline Larsen They and all Asians are from Japheth The son of Noah. Think about what they have in common with the Jewish people. You may be surprised

[@cosmicdance3740]

@@judyjacobs6635 Where did Buddhism disapper you are claiming Jewish history on them??

[@sughrayasmin4278]

Me to

[@ganymeade5151]

If only, I could learn to speak Japanese. However, I would never fit in with their culture, since I am a Westerner that was not born there.

[@indiawildfilms]

really nice videos . You work so hard I can see..Thank you for great content. God Bless

[@angiebunnell6046]

Love this segments!

[@Nhihouse]

This video is truly a great inspiration to start the day with a strong and optimistic spirit. Wishing everyone good health and peace in all circumstances!

[@angkortour1678]

because they live with with good environment.

[@nusaking4528]

just keep falling in love with your beautiful coverage of japan..

[@mariemerimuluka8096]

Thank you for this inspirational documentary. I loved each minutes of it.

[@GangabhetwalG]

thank you for more information

[@bellisags]

Oh Japan, how I admire every little thing about you ❤️🇯🇵

[@harshaw4290]

🇱🇰

[@yuucodoesarts]

Eat vegetables, fresh air, grean tea, do not eat too much meat, drink a clean water, drink lemon, do not drink too much cola, do not eat too much sugar, prevent from the smokes, always clean the house, do not use airconditioner because it has a germs that comes from the air, always clean your things and do not eat/drink that can damage your stomach/urinary/liver/heart/lungs (sorry for the bad english)

[@TokyoBalletReprise]

Ayadam PH Gamer In Japan they don’t eat much vegetables, lol. Eat fish or raw fish, eat a bit of meat and a bit of vegetables.

[@harrymcnicholas9468]

Air conditioners do not have germs from the air. All of them have filters.

[@TK101Warhammer]

Dont eat too much sugar blah blah bullshit. How about don't eat ANY sugar.

[@AM-nl5yo]

Thank you 💕

[@AM-nl5yo]

@Chi Phan. D Omg is very hot 90 c°😮

[@nguyenquangtv49]

thank you for sharing ❤

[@vladimirdolgov7706]

Thank you, very interesting video!

[@flarekary]

Japanese seniors often live with their families. meanwhile in the USA, we stick our parents, who took care of us and fed us, in nursing homes which cost 100s of thousands of dollars a year! Japan treats older people a lot better than in the US where they are considered useless, which is just horrible to think of older people like that because they are not useless. We learn from older people. If we live long enough, we will be older people too. So let's try and respect older generation like they do in Japan.

[@patriciafoster7367]

I have read where that is changing. In executive type households the men are working endless hours and the women are working and trying to do all the childcare and some can not take care of their elderly parents too. It's so sad when countries start becoming like America.

[@Gokusaiyan.]

This happens in every country not just only in America were older people kept in nursing this is jst little side of video their are many older Ppl are living alone in Japan and their kids don't visit them they die lonely. I heard many stories were Japanese older Ppl died and their children hided their bodies and they were taking their pansion from government

[@ursulasmith6402]

You forget that the American parents want their kids gone when they are 18. You want me gone . Oh, you are alone in a nursing home! Well? In Europe, we stay home as long we want to. And I was working and there was always a battle at the dinner table who is paying for what. My parents always said. , save your money, we got this. No I said no more. I help or I go the friends house. Than they said ok but only for food and clothes. I got somewhere. 2wws, hunger and poverty taught us to stick together.

[@sahajaravindran496]

Free

[@meerabelle6928]

💕💕

[@yamakiblue909]

thank you so much. i love meeting the kind people of japan while getting health tips!

[@joevasquez3434]

Video strays from topic in a few places but over all excellent video !

[@PaningLadiong]

Amazing life style. simple but leads to a long life. thanks for sharing

[@InfiniteTriztan1111]

In Philippines there's a 101 y.o grandma that's still working as a tattoo artist, she's also tattooed all over her body ,still has strong bright teeth and moves like a young person, seriously.

[@pringals420]

I saw her. She said her secret is grabbing onto male private parts 🤣 I imagine she kidding around but wow I still couldn't believe she still does that. Haha

[@cindayin]

14:20 OMG He looks 70 instead of 97

[@jvl3215]

Gentle and kind people.They truly deserve to live long.Cheers from India 🇮🇳.

[@1Lightdancer]

For several years in the 1970s we delivered fresh Tofu from a local Oregon farm (Sunbow) to the food co-op each week to my husbands home town, when we went till visit his parents. We got a block or two most weeks ourselves - so good freshly made!

[@CatalinaCNV]

I have enjoyed this episode so very much! Thank you John, really fantastic and touching, quite lovely!!!

[@SweetAndSingle1]

CatalinaCNV I like it, too, but it appears a repeat though, taken from his video he already did. I remember it because I watched it already, a few months ago.

[@CatalinaCNV]

J W i think is because there are some things from onlyinjapan go, but is quite different the information, ediiting and interviews...

[@blesseddaily9651]

My great grandmother in NC lived 103 years. I just believe long live begins with a clean chemical free diet.

[@chengbros6101]

Most of them are farmers like my great grandma they used to just go natural me know antibiotics needed

[@chicxulub2947]

@@chengbros6101 I think organic food is the best we can get

[@chengbros6101]

@@chicxulub2947 ye it is

[@akrikaakrika1474]

It boils down to what we eat and what we do. Great stuff!!!

[@BelieverInChristJesus4ever]

I wish you would make more videos like these : )

[@vivafilipinas6101]

In the Philippines we eat the same every morning, we called it Tahu which is added with tapioca and sugarcane molasses. We have Tufo too which is dipped in vinegar onions chilli and garlic

[@JoeJoe-hn2nh]

Tahu is Indonesian Tofu

[@franklopez3616]

Yess in deed love Filipino food in la Gardena California Town .

[@liwindm]

I want my Grandma, Mom and Aunt to live longer than myself so i'm watching this. Thank you for your content and i am surprised that this is recommended 2 years later. Thanks yt.

[@portiamanlapaz2270]

great lessons in life worth sharing. Thank you for this beatiful video. ❤❤❤

[@lucillepiodos103]

New subs here. Very inspiring to stay fit and healthy for longevity. ❤👏🇯🇵

[@Ra_Star]

Amazing... big up to my Grammy still alive today at 99 years!! Still walking and able to do things on her own 💪🏾👵🏾 Grandad was 102 when he passed a few years back.. rip 😔⚰ And today is actually my dad's birthday who also passed away last year. He was 70 rip dad 😪⚰ Blessings from Bahamas 🇧🇸

[@nenagarcia2912]

god bless!!!

[@seemaoak469]

God bless them and may we learn from them

[@chengbros6101]

Pretty sure you got the lucky Gens though

[@ruwaanarora8230]

my grandad was 71 when he passed away, my dad is 39 and I am 13

[@MARILYNANDERSON88]

Proud of being old helps. The pride of aging shows throughout this documentary.

[@jamaicansistarobinson7587]

Here in America, 50 is consider too old for employment or any forward mobility⏰

[@ganymeade5151]

Older people should be proud. However, they are largely devalued and shunned in the US.

[@adedejiadegbenle6934]

This lovely. I wish to see more of Japanese lifestyle. Good job. More