Recently, various locations in Japan have been experiencing cooler winds and hotter days, giving a sign of the new season that’ll take over in a couple of weeks. Summer in Japan is definitely hot and humid, which will make you want to head to the beach to take the heat off. But if you’re too…

At the mention of Okinawa (沖縄), the sun, sandy beaches, the beautiful underwater world, warm weather, and a relaxed atmosphere usually come to mind. But did you know that Okinawa is famous for the longevity of its elderly people? It’s been said that the relatively stress-free lifestyle there and the people’s diet consisting of various…