How do Okinawans live longer than anyone else? | euronews 🇬🇧

The Okinawa archipelago in Japan is breaking records in terms of long life. Made up of 160 islands bordered by the Pacific Ocean with a subtropical climate, we meet friendly Okinawans who show us why it’s a great place to live (for a very long time).…

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[its_your_name_]

Who is here after reading Ikigai and is wanting to know more about Okinawa's culture?? 😊

[valerierogers]

What they have that's lacking in the west isn't just the diet; it's sense of community, and a purpose.

[plumeria]

I grew up there. Grains of sand the shape of stars, caved lagoons to swim in with blue damsel fish, island hopping, orange pink sunsets, most delicious food in the world, and the gentlest, kindest people.

[iamURHO]

natural diet and an active life and small pleasures with friends is the secret to longetivity...
Do not worry and move on.
Work on what you love. ☺

[issignout]

I want to go there once in my life. God bless you all centenarians

[mardukdemigod]

Three secrets for longevity. ORGANIC FOODS, STRESS-FREE, and ACTIVE lifestyle.

[tonylinfreedom]

1:34 this breakfast is insanely rich. There are massive houses and all kinds of fancy cars in my neighborhood, but no you will never find a breakfast around here as rich as this. Unless you have a personal chef cook for you...

[nobodyinterestingyou]

So much warmth radiated from those elders. Makes me realize how often cold occidental society really Is and how stressful It Is living In cities.

[Rafa]

I'm from Okinawa and grow up here but I didn't know "ikigai" is known all over the world. it's amazing!!!

[centigradzcentigradz]

I love that the food is so creative too and the environment is so beautiful. Great place to live compared to a condominium with no garden and junk food.

[hobi_fairy]

I cam after reading IKIGAI.
Such a masterpiece and I am grateful to know more about okinawa💜

[bubbles]

I teared up at the end of the video when I saw those three old women..they seemed so cute, friendly and happy!!

[markmoreno]

SHI-KWA-SA is the most delicious citrus in the world (imo) and you left out the Okinawan purple sweet potato which is different than the one from Moloka’i. The staple fish is Gurukun. When meat is eaten it is more often pork in the form of the Agu, a native breed descended from ancient Chinese trading with Okinawa. The bitter melon known as Karela in India, but called Goya in Okinawa, is very popular during the summer hot season. There are many varieties of vegetables, including sea vegetable, eaten by Okinawans, but mostly the people stay very active and do not care to slow down.

[shaunedwards]

spent two years of my childhood there. Snorkeled all day in the summertime. Had few friends there. At 12 years old I would ride the buses the different parts of the island. Just exploring parts of the jungle. I was lucky I was never snake bit. By a Habu snake. The 70s was the best years of my life. Vietnam was still going full blast.

[sulekhachandra]

Great place, so nice to know about their way of living, keeping busy, preserving culture and seasonal food habits. Meeting people and sharing keeps them energetic

[ak]

It’s how amazing when you realize food is not only for survival it’s for long survival.

[makepeace]

I'm here watching this video while reading ikigai, such a beautiful place to live💞 love to go there one day 🤗

[Darrenwalkingby]

Wow awesome info, what’s this sakura long life grass. Anyone know?

[blasianray]

My family is from here. Fun fact: the bitter fruit they're talking about is pronounced SI-QWA-SA

[BisayaShortFilms]

The secret to longevity is having a diet made of fresh fruits and vegetables, having a good attitude, not to worry, engaging in an interesting activity like weaving and associating with others.