Japanese Diet Plan and Longevity

Dayna Dye

Japan. Land of the rising sun and the cherry blossom. Advanced in technology and rich in tradition.

Of all the countries on the globe, the Japanese have one of the longest life expectancies. As of February 17, 2020, the world’s oldest living person is Kane Tanaka, a woman who is 117 years old and resides in Japan. The oldest living male, Chitetsu Watanabe (aged 112), also lives in Japan. The previous titleholder was Japanese, as well. The Japanese island of Okinawa, a designated Blue Zone (regions of the world where people have above average lifespans), has the greatest percentage of …read more