The world’s longest-lived people are found in five key regions called Blue Zones. And you’re 10 times more likely to stay ...

NAHA--Kiyoshi Uezu and his parents lived through the Battle of Okinawa, but he feels they never truly “survived” the war. Both Okinawa and the Uezu family have a long ... to Japan from U.S ...

Journalist Dan Buettner thinks they are, combined with other forms of physical activity and mostly vegetarian diets.

The secrets to living a long life are revealed by the areas with the highest number of people living past 100 in the world ...

LESS THAN TWO months ago, the world’s oldest person (at the time) died. Tomiko Itooka made it to 116. She died Dec. 29 at a ...

According to Shizu Okusa, the founder of wellness brand Apothékary, one of the most compelling aspects of Japan’s culture is how well-being is woven into the fabric of everyday life. “The Great ...

Dan Buettner, an expert on the world's 'Blue Zones', suggests that drinking a popular beverage in Ireland before noon could ...

My family moved from New Orleans to Okinawa. Public spaces in Japan are design with kids in mind, something I miss now that I ...

Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

Why do some people seem to age gracefully while others face health challenges early on? We’re breaking down the 10 hallmarks of aging and uncovering how you can fight disease, stay healthy, and ...

is woven into the way of life in Japan. But while meditation is a central pillar of Zen, that doesn’t mean all Japanese people begin their day with a quiet, hour-long zazen (that’s Japanese ...