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Blue Zones: Secrets of Longevity, Identified by Dan Buettner.
What are Blue Zones? "Blue Zones" refer to specific geographic areas in the world where people live statistically longer lives, often reaching age 100 and beyond in remarkably good health. Popularized by researcher Dan Buettner, this con... -
Erika Hara: Chasing Her First Win in the Heart of the Riviera！
Last year, Chisato Iwai captured her first LPGA victory at the Mexico Riviera Maya Open. This year, she returns alongside her sister Akie Iwai, Minami Katsu, Yuri Yoshida, Yuna Nishimura, and Kokona Sakurai. Joining them is Erika Hara, w... -
Erika Hara’s Major Challenge: A Deep Dive into the Chevron Championship & Memorial Park
Introduction Exciting news has just arrived for Japanese golf fans! Erika Hara, a leading figure of the "Golden Generation," has officially secured her spot in the Chevron Championship, the first women’s major of the season. After using ... -
The “50-Chew Magic” at 82: A Lesson Learned in Okinawa from a Siberian Survivor’s Wisdom
50 Chew at 82 Until recently, I never gave much thought to how many times I chewed my food. If anything, I was a fast eater—finishing my meals before I even realized it. However, I recently saw a famous TV personality, Hitoshi Kusano, di... -
Discover Tsuyu: Japan’s Enchanting Rainy Season.
While typically associated with frequent rain, Japan's 'Tsuyu' rainy season (from June to mid-July) reveals a hidden beauty in its rain-washed streets, vibrant blooming hydrangeas, and sudden, spectacular rainbows. This eye-catching scen... -
The “Sleeping Lion” Awakens: Masahiro Kuramoto’s 20-Billion Yen Revolution to Revive the Japan Golf Tour
The Japan Golf Tour, long said to be in a "winter era" of stagnation, is finally about to wake its sleeping lion. On March 26, 2026, the Japan Golf Tour Organization (JGTO) made a bombshell announcement that has shaken the industry. At t... -
Erika Hara’s Challenge [JM Eagle LA Championship] with Coarse Introduction
Get ready, golf fans! The LPGA Tour heads to the City of Angels from April 16th for the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro. All eyes are on Japan’s own Erika Hara, as she prepares to showcase her dynamic game against a world-... -
Erika Hara’s Latest Club Setting: Geared Up for the LPGA Tour
Erika Hara is making waves on the LPGA (U.S. Women's Pro Golf Tour) this season. We took a deep dive into her latest equipment, her specific wedge setup, and her yardages for each club. While she was previously known as a "contract-free"... -
How were the Okinawa Islands formed ? My Second Home in Okinawa
Second Home in Okinawa I am someone who suffers from absolutely terrible hay fever. For many years, I was plagued by cedar and cypress pollen every spring. My escape from this misery began about 13 years ago. I came across an article—I c... -
Exploring Sogenji: The Royal Mausoleum of the Ryukyu Kingdom
I recently visited Sogenji Park, located just a 10-minute walk from my accommodation. This site was once the site of Sogenji Temple, the family temple of the Ryukyu Kingdom's royalty. Located in Naha City, Okinawa, Sogenji was a temple o...