The average life expectancy of people in Japan is 83.7 The main reasons for this are Japanese lifestyle, diet, exercise, culture, and genetics. - *Hara Hatch Bun Mi* is a popular saying in Japan. That means eating the right amount of food. People there believe that if you eat only until your stomach is 80 percent full, you can live longer. - The Japanese have an extensive healthcare system. - The Japanese encourage slow eating. - The Japanese eat a balanced diet. - The Japanese avoid a sedentary lifestyle. Everyone loves walking, from kids to adults. - Two genes, DNA 5178 and ND2-237Met, which are more common in Japanese people, increase their life span. - *Ikikai* is an ancient Japanese philosophy that teaches them to live happily. - The Japanese love to drink tea. *Matcha tea* is very popular among the Japanese.
