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Discover More About Japan
Photo: biking in Kyoto, Japan
Discover why the Japanese have the sixth-highest life expectancy in the world—and how modern lifestyles are taking their toll on the nation's health.
Photo: a boy and his grandfather having tea
Journey to the island nation of Japan, where afternoon tea breaks, fresh fish, and ritual meditation are a way of life.
Photo: a woman meditating
From eating less and walking more, to following the advice of an old cultural saying, learn the secrets of longevity with these health tips from Japan.
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Photo: Golden Pavilion in Kyoto, Japan
Information and History
Learn more about Japan, a land of temples and high-speed trains, with facts, maps, music, and more from National Geographic.
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Map of Japan
Zoom in on Japan, a country of islands extending along the Pacific coast of Asia.
 
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What, if anything, do you think you should change about your diet?
Eat less red meat.
Eat more fish.
Eat more fruits and vegetables.
Drink more water.
I wouldn't change anything.
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