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Published: March 27th 2024
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I am headed to Japan because it is my mother country. It was home to both sets of my grandparents, who came to the US at the end of 1800s and beginning of the 1900s. I am going to show my best buddy, Mr. Mike around my home country. We will focus on food, Michaelin stars, hole in the wall joints and big city walks, and less on temples and museums.
From the MoneyFesto: Japan really has the best of both worlds, and its juxtaposition is what entices travelers in the first place. You see, Japan not only has a rich cultural heritage and unique traditions, with ancient temples, shrines, and tea ceremonies for visitors to learn all about. But Japan also has cutting-edge technology and futuristic cityscapes like no other place on the planet.
Japan even has beautiful landscapes for visitors who prefer to explore past the regular tourist destinations. With serene cherry blossom gardens, expansive, tranquil countryside, and mountain ranges dotted throughout the entire country, Japan’s natural beauty is often overlooked by its large enticing cities—but it totally shouldn’t be!
And if landscapes, history, and technology don’t interest you, then the final reason to visit
Japan will have you booking your next trip. And that is, of course, the food. Japan is home to fresh sushi and sashimi, savory ramen, and melt-in-your-mouth wagyu beef that makes your mouth water even just thinking about it. Japan really has it all, and its loyal returning tourists will completely agree.
Why do I go to Japan? First, it is the home of my ancestors. My Grandfather came to the US in 1896 to build a life for himself, his family, and ultimately us. Second, I love the culture and tradition, something we are losing here in the US as citizens from a different ethnic background. Third, yes, I agree, the food is plentiful, fresh, inexpensive (mostly), and adventurous.
It's fascinating to know that the longest-living people from Japan consciously avoid six foods that over 300 million Americans consume daily. There's a whole lot of wisdom behind these choices and exploring how avoiding these foods can contribute to a longer and healthier life.
The six foods that the longest-living Japanese stay away from are commonly found in a standard American diet. These foods include sugary drinks, fast food, processed meats, sugary cereals, cream
cheese and candy.
By eliminating these foods from their diet, the Japanese have found a way to minimize health risks and optimize their well-being. I also see similarities to other countries like Greece, Portugal, and New Zealand.
I plan to do the same, though for the past ten years or more, I have tried to minimize the "deadly" six.
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