
12. Commuting to work and school
This may not seem like a pronounced enough factor, but it has a great effect on people’s health. Japan is a big country and people often have to find work or education far from their homes. We’re so used to working half an hour away or going to a neighboring school, right? This is definitely the case, but this convenience can lead us to an early grave. How is this even possible? Allows us to elaborate on the subject. In Japan, people often ride the bike, walk or ride the train to work. What do all these means of transport have in common? Standing and physical activity, right. This might seem like a normal occurrence to them, but it serves as a youth retainer. By undergoing such strain, the bodies of Japanese women simply cannot age. The added strain and healthy habits allow them to age slower and be more physically capable. Women in Japan don’t only live longer, but they live a quality life all those years.

A usual sight in our part of the world is barely mobile old people. In Japan, you can see 90-year-old ladies running marathons, jogging and going to the gym. Due to decades of commuting, walking and riding bikes, a habit is seemingly formed. Their fitness and long lives aren’t the result of a magic potion. Day by day, they add building blocks to the fortress of their health and well-being. So, if you intend to follow their footstep, try taking your bike out for a ride. It may seem like a hassle at first, but it has numerous benefits. You will avoid traffic jams. In fact, traffic jams were the reason for all the bike purchases in Japan in the first place. That Japanese old age and shape are not unattainable.