Japanese love cleaning, starting with washing hands. Wash your hands before and after meals, and wash your hands after going home. These are all habits developed since childhood. Japan's tap water has a high cleanliness standard, so you don't have to worry about virus or bacterial infection when drinking raw water. Take good care of your teeth and have the habit of brushing your teeth after every meal.

Japanese people like to take a bath at least once a day, usually before going to bed, which helps them sleep well at night. Some people even take a bath after getting up in the morning, even women with long hair, so that they can stay refreshed when they go out in the morning. The Japanese are also famous for soaking in hot springs.

Japan 12 has been the country with the longest life expectancy in the world. After World War II, Japan made great achievements. In the harsh natural and human environment, the Japanese who are generally short and weak realize the importance of national physique. Subsequently, in the form of law, Japan clearly proposed to the people that strong fitness consciousness such as "strengthening exercise to achieve the balance of heat energy" and "developing the habit of outdoor activities" became an important basis for Japanese people to live longer.

Take a walk for exercise. In Japan, one third of the elderly take a walk every day. It is worth noting that walking in Japanese life has changed from "pursuing health" to "enjoying health". Research shows that walking and fitness can accelerate blood circulation and delay brain aging.

Rich diet, another important reason for Japanese longevity is to pay attention to a balanced diet. There are many kinds of food, and they advocate exquisiteness. They are all fish, meat, vegetables, beans, fruits and rice noodles, all in small dishes and bowls with various patterns. In this way, although you don't eat much at each meal, you can ensure a variety of nutrients.

Daily nutrition is balanced, and vegetables, bread salad, rice and dishes are eaten three times a day to ensure the absorption of cellulose and vitamins. Japanese people pay great attention to the amount of salt, and often use vinegar, mustard, pepper, spices and other appropriate seasonings instead of salt, which not only enriches the taste of dishes, but also does not consume too much salt.

Extended data

Japanese are the basic residents of Japan in East Asia, mainly the Yamato nationality, and there are more than 25,000 Ainu people in Hokkaido. It belongs to the East Asian type of Mongolian race. When using Japanese, the language family is uncertain, and most scholars think it belongs to an independent Japanese language family, which is greatly influenced by Chinese. Taking Tokyo dialect as the standard language, it is popularized throughout the country.

Beliefs are common, and many religions are popular. Mahayana Buddhism was introduced to South Korea in the 6th century and quickly spread throughout the country. Inherent Shintoism is also common. After the Meiji Restoration, it was designated as the state religion, and there were shrines in urban and rural areas throughout the country. At the same time, it was deeply influenced by Confucianism and Yangming studies in Ming Dynasty. Many people have dual beliefs of paying equal attention to God and Buddhism, or believe in several religions at the same time. Generally, Shinto rituals are followed in real life such as childbirth, marriage and festivals; Used for funerals, sacrifices, ceremonies, etc. They believe in Buddhism. Ancestor worship is very popular among the people, who believe in many gods.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-Japanese