Publisher's Synopsis
Live Longer with Japanese Lightness
Longevity sounds exhausting? Not in Japan.
In The Secret of the 100-Year-Olds, you'll wander through quiet gardens, full teacups, and deep-rooted ways of life in a country where turning one hundred is not a coincidence but part of everyday living.
Why do Japanese seniors never rush?
What does tea taste like in the rain?
And what does moss have to do with the art of living?
This book takes you on an inspiring journey through the principles of Japanese longevity. From Okinawa to Nagano, from Ikigai to Harahachibu, you'll discover how movement works without a workout plan, why eighty percent fullness is enough, and what it means to eat, live, and age with mindful presence.
It is all about small steps with a big impact. Ideas that fit joyfully and gently into your daily life.
What awaits you:
- 19 inspiring chapters from food to life purpose
- Heartwarming stories from everyday life in Japan
- Clear insights into rituals, routines, and scientific findings
- Easily understood by adults and kids aged 10 and up
- Perfect for discovering, marveling, and sharing
For everyone wondering:
How do you grow old without feeling old?