This topic is a sensitive and serious one. The "salaryman" culture in Japan has a negative reputation, and for good reason. The fact that there is a specific term in the Japanese language for death by overwork is evidence that this is a serious problem. Listen to learn more. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Buto04VDUXnZgdoGw4Gaf?si=_V9FYHViSZyo8jFIxEATcg #tokyo #health #fitness #pain #rehabilitation

One of the many things that both tourists and those living in Japan enjoy about the country is the famous hot springs. On this episode I talk about some of the health benefits that onsen offer. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OwFPTEvu1KLKMGYwFm3Du?si=qhyFPwdiTP-9F7h1dOrbLw https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000723509110 #japan #onsen #health #fitness #tokyo

On this episode I discuss the intrinsic health benefits of Japan's "station culture" https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000721572839 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XKRAmRTQYIFgnfB5MLW9X?si=7a3qNRx2Sqe30RG1Fat0Mw #tokyo #japan #health #wellness #fitness

On this episode I discuss how the goal of hitting 10,000 steps per day originated in Japan, and the practicalities and health implications of increasing our walking volume. Spotify Apple #health #wellness #tokyo #activity #walking #10Ksteps #japan

On this episode I discuss Japan's famous fighting sport, Sumo. We go into the history, as well as some of the physical aspects of the athletes. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000717590665 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3D06UCaeJNanZIGf9F6TA8?si=idzfSwGcTdemTkw2c6boAA #japan #tokyo #health #wellness #sport #sumo

On today's episode I discuss the health benefits of slow eating. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Q67vs0ryqLWNcb2kgIK65?si=0R8cRkoKSFeFEhN8pG5MAQ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000715200629 #tokyo #health #wellness

On this episode I briefly cover a couple of basic rehab concepts - the minimal effective dose of exercise, and why no exercise should be considered compulsory. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4atc2zlMKbDxH3nlAjlpDN?si=6TRKuC6qREuJiDXA2fPIHw https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000713498263 #tokyo #tokyoliving #health #wellness #longevity #fitness #rehab #japan