In real life, some people have a good physical state. People with a good physical state and who will live long lives exhibit certain traits. These traits can reflect that the body is healthy, so they can be considered longevity characteristics. You must develop good exercise, diet, and sleep habits to maintain good health and ...
The journey of the Kongō Gumi, a company with over a millennium of history, has been anything but smooth. In 1868, during the first year of the Meiji era, Emperor Meiji implemented the “Shinto and Buddhism Separation Order,” leading to the destruction of many Buddhist temples. This policy stripped the Four Heavenly Kings of their ...
A report published by the Tokyo Business Research Company reveals the key to longevity for Japanese enterprises: integrity and staying private. Among the many centuries-old businesses, the oldest is Kongō Gumi, a temple construction company established during the Asuka period now boasting a history of 1,440 years. Longevity secrets unveiled The Japan Imperial Database surveyed ...
Healthy blood vessels are flexible and efficiently deliver blood and nutrients throughout the body. As they age, blood vessels become hard and brittle, susceptible to rupture or clot formation, threatening your vascular health. In this article, we will explore five bad habits that may be stealthily shortening the lifespan of your blood vessels. The dangers ...
In Japan, tight-knit social groups, moais, have helped people gain insight and support. As an ancient tradition, the moai offers timeless lessons for finding purpose and connection. You may be familiar with some aspects of Japanese culture, but the moai remains a mystery to most outsiders. This article explores three great lessons from this timeless ...
Some of the beauties of the world are popularly recognized, and some aren’t — these are hidden beauties. In particular, the magnificent ginkgo trees in large parts of China are majestic. Most are situated on the east side of the Hu Huanyong line in China, which has a humid climate. The Chinese respect and admire ...
The modern view of achieving health and longevity is diet, regular exercise, and resorting to drugs or supplements. Despite all the advances in contemporary science and technology to advance health and longevity, we are far from finding this elixir. Huangdi Neijing (a classical Chinese medical book written thousands of years ago) reminds us that nourishing the ...
The sweltering heat of summer can be overwhelming, but enjoying a refreshing slice of papaya, also known as paw paw, can offer a delicious respite and nourish your health. Known as the “Fruit of Longevity,” every part of the plant, including its fruit, leaves, seeds, and latex, has medicinal properties. However, experts caution that there ...
The Zeng family has been blessed with a wealth of talent and has produced generations of outstanding figures. The four guiding principles left by Zeng Guofan to his descendants have played a decisive role in the Zeng family’s longevity, and he determined the rise and fall of a family by considering three crucial aspects. The ...
Japan, universally recognized for its population’s longevity and astonishingly low obesity rates, often leaves foreigners exclaiming: “You can hardly spot anyone overweight on the streets of Japan!” Interestingly, Japanese people don’t have a strong penchant for exercise or physical fitness routines. According to one survey, Japan ranks 11th among countries with the least love of ...