Topline wellness: Japanese health trends
Outline The average person in Japan lives longer than those anywhere else in the world
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Outline The average person in Japan lives longer than those anywhere else in the world
Ice baths have become inextricably linked with fitness, grit and determination – but the Japanese ‘hot water cure’ could be a just as effective (and undoubtedly more pleasant) method. Gabrielle Doman tries out Toji to kickstart her 2024 wellness journey
The winter solstice ― occurring annually between Dec. 21 and Dec. 22 ― officially marks the start of the coldest, darkest day in the Northern Hemisphere, synonymously kicking off Capricorn season. Of course, the drawn-out, dreary winter can bring on the blues or a bout of seasonal depression with its…
Hot springs near Tokyo offer the perfect retreat to warm up during the cooler months, as Japan boasts an array of such soothing destinations.
Japan’s hot springs rising to must-visit status for international visitors might be a relatively recent development, but within Japan taking a trip to take a dip in geothermally heated water has been a popular pastime for a long, long time. So while you can find plenty of glistening, modern hotels with hot…