Have you ever wondered what the secret of Japanese beauty is? Many Japanese women are in their 30s and 40s, but they look so young and full of energy. Many are very slim, have a clean face, not to mention that Japan has the highest number of centenarians.
In this article, we will analyze some points that are likely responsible for the youth and slimness of the Japanese. We will try to understand how they manage to maintain their health, their youthful skin, their bodies, and other aspects that represent Japanese beauty.
Look at the girls in the photo below, all of them are around 40 years old. You can see how slim they are and they look under 20. I have been to Japan and I really noticed that most of the girls I knew were 25 to 30 years old and looked like 18-year-olds.
But they are not just slim and young; we can notice that their voices and sizes are really smaller, so this beauty might be somewhat in the genes. They also wear youthful clothes and act like teenagers in attitude and voice.
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JAPANESE DIET CONTRIBUTES TO LONGEVITY
A good diet is fundamental to keep the body slim and young, but Japan has a controversial diet. Although the cuisine has many healthy ingredients, the country is famous for consuming processed products.
There are thousands of vending machines spread throughout the country, markets, and restaurants on every corner, and most Japanese people eat through bento boxes. Not to mention fried foods like tempura, tonkatsu, and karagee.
Looking at the positive side of food in Japan, even processed products are well supervised, and they do not contain as many chemicals as in Brazil. Japan ranks fourth in the best food ranking, while Brazil doesn’t even appear among the top 50.
Our country allows various chemicals that are even banned in several countries, a major contributor to obesity in Brazil. Many even feel a huge difference between sodas in Brazil and Japan.
Japanese sweets use little sugar and the cuisine uses little salt, which has a very positive effect on health and appearance. One of the things that help keep the Japanese young and slim is miso soup and green tea every day.
Moreover, the high consumption of vegetables, fish, and soy products is part of most Japanese recipes. Even though fruits are more expensive than in the West, Japanese people tend to consume a lot.
Hot Springs and Baths REJUVENATE
Something fundamental to Japanese culture is bathing in hot springs called onsen, which are extremely hot and full of minerals that greatly help rejuvenate the skin.
Hot springs are rich in various minerals and help combat various diseases, relax, burn calories, remove impurities, improve blood circulation, relieve pain, reduce pressure, hydrate the skin, and thousands of other benefits.
Some Japanese people go to an onsen almost every day or week. Besides going to an onsen, most Japanese houses have a bathtub, and using it has similar benefits to a hot spring.
It is worth noting that the pH of both hot spring water and tap water in Japan is much higher than the pH in Brazil. Treated water in Japan also does not contain fluoride; in fact, even Japanese toothpaste contains no fluoride.
The climate of Japan contributes
One of the main reasons for skin aging and wrinkling is the strong heat of the sun. Something that is provided by our tropical climate. In Japan, the weather is cool and cold, and the sun likes to hide a lot behind the clouds.
Some even come to the conclusion that Eastern people have slanted eyes due to the climate; we can reach the same conclusion about their skin.
Not everyone possesses this beauty; in reality, many Japanese neglect their health and beauty. Some end up not taking care of their teeth or only eating junk food until they gain weight.
And having clean skin and being slim is not synonymous with beauty. Although there seem to be many beautiful Japanese women, they are not free from pimples and wrinkles, and many use a lot of makeup.
Just like in any country, there are ugly people, beautiful people, fat people, slim people, and there are also different tastes and definitions of beauty. But it is undeniable that the combination of size, weight, face, voice, and skin ends up deceiving us when guessing a person’s age in Japan.
Of course, one day wrinkles will come, and beauty will fade. And elderly Japanese people are funny because they are short. So enjoy your youth and do your best for your health and beauty.
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