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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...

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...

Hello there. I am a "high-senior" writer, currently 82 years old, navigating each day by exploring how to live as healthily and joyfully as possible. Did you know there was once a time when Okinawa shone as the "world's island of longevi...

Returning to the Top by 2040: Our Choice Prologue: Blown by the Spring Breeze of Naha Since 2014, I have spent two long months every spring in Naha. If you step just one alley away from the bustle of Kokusai Dori, you will find a tranqui...

Part 4: The Scenario for a Comeback—Forged by Science and IT In our previous installment, we faced the "inner enemy" of Okinawa through the cold reality of statistics: obesity rates that lead the nation and the creeping shadow of lifesty...

Part 3: The Battle Against the "Inner Enemy" as Told by Data — The Reality of Obesity and Lifestyle-Related Diseases It has been 13 years since I began frequenting Naha. The more time I spend on this island, the more a certain "contradic...

Vol. 2: The "26 Shock" — The Shadow of Westernization Over the Dining Table Walking through the streets of Naha, you are greeted by the neon signs of "Steak Houses" at every corner and the vibrant orange glow of "A&W," the iconic fas...

Why Did the World Admire This Island ? The Changing Landscape of Longevity in Okinawa The season of "Urizun" has arrived once again in the streets of Naha. For 13 years, I have been drawn to this island between February and April. As som...

I am someone who suffers from absolutely terrible hay fever. For many years, I’ve been plagued by cedar and cypress pollen, especially during the early spring. My escape from this misery began exactly ten years ago. I came across an arti...

When people think of Naha, Okinawa, the majestic Shuri Castle often comes to mind first. However, just a short distance away lies a tranquil hidden gem that was once the ultimate retreat for the Ryukyuan royalty: Shikinaen Garden. C...