All posts tagged "Health & Beauty"

  • ‘Tis the season to up your exfoliation game.

    In ancient Japan, geishas were known to use leftover water from washing rice to rinse their faces to achieve a dewy, glowing skin. They also exfoliated with ground azuki beans to remove dirt and dead skin cells....

    • Posted July 13, 2022
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  • To Lose Weight, Diet changes alone will not be enough.

    The two principles of diet and exercise go hand in hand. Exercise is a topic that often freaks women out. When will I find the time? It’s never worked for me before. How do I start again?...

    • Posted July 27, 2017
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  • Why Singing bowl therapy is good for you

    Just as our computer’s hard drives need occasional defragging for peak performance, so does our body. Sound therapists believe that the body contains energy frequencies and that sonic frequencies can be used to realign incongruous energies. According...

    • Posted July 27, 2017
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  • If you drink tap water in Japan, here’s something you need to know.

    According to posters distributed by Japan Water Works Association (Nihon Suidou Kyokai), Japan is one of only 15 (out of 196) countries in the world with potable tap water.    (Source: Global Water Supply and Sanitation Assessment 2000...

    • Posted April 6, 2017
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  • Are you a mom? Boost your energy levels day and night with Zumba.

    There's a new fitness program that's taking the world by storm! Zumba, fusing latin beats and dynamic body movements, has revolutionized the way people view fitness and working out.

    • Posted April 2, 2017
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  • Three underrated Japanese products you need in winter

    Aloins Eau de Cream S We all know that drinking at least 2 liters of water a day is the key to plumping the skin and encouraging skin regeneration.  But during the cold winter months when the...

    • Posted January 10, 2017
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  • Before you spend money on medication, read this

    onsumers in Japan buy something at drugstores everyday, according to Japan’s local pharmaceutical search site Pharmacy Kensaku. The same site reports that Giant  chainstore Super Drug Egashira Esai made a record sales of 1.6 billion yen last...

    • Posted April 7, 2014
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