The 3 Secrets to Japanese Longevity

A closer look at the healthiest population on Earth

A ripe rice field ready to be harvested in the countryside of Japan. Photo courtesy of the author

According to a 2019 life expectancy report, the average lifespan of the whole world is 72.6 years, but for Japan, it is 84.6 years. With more than 29% of its population over the age of 65, the Land of the Rising Sun is consistently recognized for its big community of healthy elders. On December 28, 2012, Jiroemon…