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While other countries boast a vaccine surplus, the rollout in Japan is far behind G7 nations. Should you travel to get your shot? As millions of people in developing countries are victims of unequal access to vaccines to prohibit the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19, Japan faces a different problem: Unlike other nations, it does have enough resources to potentially immunize everyone. Vaccination rollout started out slow in Japan and is picking up pace now. Under the current circumstances, is there anything left to do to get the shot faster, even if it means going somewhere else? And, i...
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Your guide on what to expect when going to the gynecologist in Japan. In a culture where Japanese artist Megumi Igarashi faces obscenity charges due to the public display of her vagina-inspired art, it’s hardly surprising that there is a lack of accessible female sexual health information in Japan. But that doesn’t mean that the services aren’t out there. They are. For the first in our sexual health in Japan series; here’s a guide on what to expect when going to the gynecologist. Finding a gynecologistLast week, a few female colleagues and I stood in a lobby not discussing work politics but wh...
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It has been dubbed the world’s most perfect food. Rich, creamy, delicious and green, the humble avocado is a renowned super food that is as nutritious as it is delicious. Avocados are a daily staple in our household, especially because—despite the fact that the ones we get in Japan usually come from Mexico—they are readily available and at almost every supermarket, vegetable store and even many convenience stores,all ripe and ready to eat. Avocados are nutrient-dense powerhouses, full of minerals including fiber, potassium, folic acid, and vitamins B, C, E and K. Plus, they are packed with ess...
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This time of year, stores all over Japan are overflowing with Valentine's Day chocolates. Unfortunately, most of what's available is highly processed and contains loads of sugar and empty calories. But what if I told you that you can very easily make your own, which will not only satisfy those chocolate cravings but is also great for your body!? This recipe uses raw cacao, which is different from cocoa. Cocoa has been heated, a process that removes many of the good nutrients and benefits of the cacao. At a pinch it is fine to use cocoa, but it’s best to stick with the raw cacao when possible. ...
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Everything there is to know about Kombucha in Japan, where to get it, and even how to make it.Raw, organic, and fermented, the simply delicious “Kombucha” took the world by storm, quickly cementing itself as a preferred health drink around the world—including Japan.Though initially, Kombucha emerged as a desired choice of beverage amongst nutritionists, wellness influencers, and celebrities, it landed its go-to status amongst the masses in no time. While this packaged-with-purpose drink has been enjoying some wholesome success in the western countries since the 1990s, only recently in Japan, t...
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