Exploring the Island Where People Don't Die (Okinawa)

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Are you ready to discover the secrets behind the World's Healthiest Island? Join me as I take you on a journey to OKINAWA, JAPAN, a place where people live longer and healthier than anywhere else on Earth. With the longest life expectancy in Japan, and Japan having the highest life expectancy in the world, Okinawa stands out as a true paradise for longevity and wellness. It's normal for people to live well past 100 years old!
In this video, I'll be sharing my personal experience of exploring the island and discovering the reasons behind the exceptional health and longevity of the people living here. From traditional cultural practices to local diets and lifestyle habits, you'll learn about the unique factors that contribute to the extraordinary health of the Okinawan people. And not only that but you'll also be amazed by the tropical and laid-back atmosphere of the island, which sets it apart from mainland Japan.
In this story, you'll get to see the beautiful beaches, lush forests, and vibrant culture of Okinawa and learn how these elements contribute to the overall well-being of its people. And, as I uncover the secrets of this incredible island, you'll be inspired to incorporate some of these practices into your own life to improve your health and well-being.
Okinawa is beautiful and tropical, like the Philippines, but it's REALLY unique because the culture is so different than mainland Japan. I can't wait for you to see this video!!
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@drewbinsky Год назад

This story is a bit “slower” than my normal high energy adventure ones. But I really like how it turned out and I think it’s very impactful and inspiring! Have you ever been to Japan? I recommend stopping by Okinawa on your next visit!!

@Zorange Год назад

Now I want to retire in Okinawa…

@OGxNoxu Год назад

@@Zorange after watching this video including myself I think everyone wants to lol

@sabielplasa6655 Год назад

Hi drew come on in Albania ❤ watching how beautiful it is my country

@nobodyinparticular8195 Год назад

You should also visit other blue zones as well, most notably the Greek island of Ikaria, which is another shining example of longevity. I would love to see you visit there

@jaaasper Год назад

The pacing of this video couldn't be more fitting for the story! Slow or fast, the quality of your stories is always on point. Thank you!

@manuelbaut1044 Год назад

Imagine if everyone lived like this, how much more calm people would be.

@krnpowr Год назад

It's not in the nature of most non-Okinawans though.

@Fizzyapplewater Год назад

Everything would be more peaceful, everyone would care about the world, and lots of people would be smarter

@sonofzeus5551 Год назад

Nah everyone wanna become Trans people and die a few years from infections

@Fizzyapplewater Год назад

@@sonofzeus5551 people are allowed to do what ever makes them shoot if we where more like them they wouldn’t judge you for doing something that makes you happy. Also people don’t just die of infections it’s how the food system is set up.

@Fatkidlovecake Год назад

This but with jesus ❤

@christinablain2004 Год назад

No city noise, no electronics, a lot of social interactions, being active in so many ways from cleaning to sports, eating healthy and with local food. This is the key. Everyone is so happy. Stress free. Being happy with their friends. I want that.

@IDrawToothpicks Год назад

Me too ❤️🙏

@Portia620 Год назад

All people deserve this life! True freedom! ❤️🙏

@RegentDeMarquis005 Год назад

Yes we all deserve this world wide. Colonialism has to end.

@mikegillettify Год назад

So… a large part of Okinawa is municipal. It is possible to get away from it up north, but even then there are still large municipalities.

@VeganSemihCyprus33 Год назад

Another reason to live vegan, apart from animal abuse! Dominion (2018)

@user-cy3ix2xh3z 10 месяцев назад

I was born and raised in Okinawa for 22 years, this video made me proud to live on this beautiful island again. Nowadays our lifestyle has been changing little by little especially among the young generation but this video reminded me once again how important and good for us to live like our older generation. Thank you for sharing this amazing video !

@Twinkle-cd3km Месяц назад

As a black woman . Would I be welcomed?, it seems like such a wonderful place to live .

@lemon3783 Год назад

I'm Japanese and was born and raised in Okinawa, but I've heard that Okinawa's life expectancy for males dropped during the last decade. I think this might have been caused by the influence of American culture that came from the Military bases here in Okinawa. Now, it's more common for elders to eat steaks and fast food. Regardless of that, my grandma is 94 years old, so maybe that's some proof that this island has a long-life expectancy.

@theaviationloverroams1545 Год назад

My grandpa was a seebe here and stationed in okinawa, he worked at an airbase

@missfirenice1421 Год назад

I’ve seen a few documentaries that American influence has caused issues in Okinawa. It’s awful

@AdamCampbell12 11 месяцев назад

I seen a little documentary on the “VICE” RU-vid channel (they do little documentaries on topics all over the world). Isn’t Okinawa a very poor area of Japan and high levels of alcoholism, excessive drinking of heavy spirits too so not just beer

@jenm1 9 месяцев назад

@@AdamCampbell12 Is that true? One of the largest health studies is on the okinawan diet and it has really good outcomes

@yoyo2182 9 месяцев назад

we need to do better 😅

@Deeoki5 Год назад

I currently live in Okinawa (I’m half Okinawan and American). Ive traveled to different parts of the world but every single time i feel so grateful that Okinawa is my home. There are hardly any crimes here and everyone is so respectful and friendly! My grandpa just turned 90 years old as well and it’s so interesting to be able to hear all the history of World War II and etc. Thank you for posting this video and showing the world how beautiful this place is ❤

@RegentDeMarquis005 Год назад

Big facts.

@RegentDeMarquis005 Год назад

It's because you have excellent leadership unlike in the US... but things are changing. I am tribal American

@punishedgloyperstormtroope8098 Год назад

Its also because Japan is ethnically homogeneous

@mikegillettify Год назад

I’m also in Okinawa. Love this place

@japichiban Год назад

I'm half also wish I grew up there,born there only

@Myviewingtime07 Год назад

My great aunt just turned 95, and she is very independent. She is always on the go with her meetings, and she drives. She cooks and is able to hold clear conversations. Everytime I talk to her, she always talks about how many activities she has lined up for the week. I hope if I live that long, I’ll be like her🙂

@brigittehayes1076 Год назад

That’s so awesome

@scholaroftheworldalternatehist Год назад

Its mostly genetic based on DNA mutations

@Spoiled_horsegirl Год назад

That's awesome 🙂

@VeganSemihCyprus33 Год назад

Another reason to live vegan, apart from animal abuse! Dominion (2018)

@Wanderix 5 месяцев назад

Life in Okinawa is really about taking it easy and savoring every moment. The locals have this beautiful phrase, 'nuchi du takara', which translates to 'life is a treasure'. It's their gentle reminder to us all that life isn't a race. It’s more about being present, enjoying what we have, and not getting too caught up in the hustle. They really embrace the idea of living at a relaxed pace and finding joy in the here and now.

@healthhollow7218 Год назад

Most of us live a fast paced, stressful, and unhealthy life. Reminders like this are what we need to make the change where we live! Be social, active, and heathy and maybe we can see changes where we live as well 🤗 this is so motivating!

@maxmarx2 Год назад

I’m sure these people aren’t concerned with social media, showing off , credit scores etc. stress free life seems like a dream

@Astro2024 Год назад

Credit score is such a scam. I rented a 3 bedroom apartment by the beach for $1300 a month no problem

@michellesweightlossjourney6599 Год назад

Exactly! Living a simple, stress free life.

@nepsessu258 Год назад

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

@breearr1953 Год назад

I’m currently living in Okinawa and it truly is as this video describes, and the people & culture are so lovely. It’s my favorite place on earth! 🌏

@claudiataffe9763 Год назад

Are people religious there or no?

@cooliipie Год назад

@@claudiataffe9763 Only the elderly whom live long

@AlariDiAstra Год назад

@@claudiataffe9763 some practice Buddhism but many practice Shinto which is a nature based way of living vs a religion

@poollife777 Год назад

So all the real poor areas are now gone? And people are no longer just using the restroom on the side of the streets like they used to do? And how about downtown at BC corner where there was so much young prostitution back in the day? Is all of that gone too? When I lived there I did think it was very beautiful but I also noticed that it went from extreme poor to moderately wealthy.

@briannaarrington3435 Год назад

I want to live in Okinawa so badly, how did you make it possible for yourself? There's so many hoops

@balloonga4541 Год назад

I'm Japanese, but I have never been to Okinawa, and I didn't know how healthy Okinawan lifestyle is. Thank you Drew for this wonderful video. I learned about my own country from you!

@PeggyDoi Год назад

Lived for a year in Okinawa (1963-64). My husband was stationed at Kadena USAF Base. We chose to live in an Okinawan village and enjoyed being part of the community. I feel that my experience was so much more than what it would have been if we had lived on base. It was magical living there.

@Ckawauchi35 Год назад

They remind me of my 90-YO Okinawan mom who has been living in the Philippines for about about 65 yrs now. They share the same habits like eating less food and being constantly active. My Mom manages her own building with the help of my sister, does the laundry, cleans the house, goes up and down 5 stories of stairs every day, and is still very mentally sharp. I guess the Okinawan habits and genes have a strong influence on their long life.

@franklinstephen3268 Год назад

Hi how are you doing?

@thatindiandude4602 Год назад

@@poollife777 the speculation is actually more american fast food and sedentary lifestyle creeping in.

@Ckawauchi35 Год назад

@@poollife777 I don't know where in the world you could have found such an article because I couldn't. Granted that the oldest person is living in Spain, it doesn't change the fact that people in Okinawa have been living long lives because of their diet and lifestyle which is embedded in their culture. I am sure that being surrounded by the ocean is a big addition also. I was just there for 2 months late last year. I still got amazed at how fresh and clean their food is, even to the cheapest bento. My craving for sweets was actually tapered bc of the absence of toxic chemicals, preservatives, and addictive ingredients in the food that's available for everyone. You will never, ever find anything as sweet as anything you find here in the States. Coke is about the only American soda which isn't very popular either. Besides water, most of the bottled beverages are unsweetened teas of so many kinds at a much lower cost than it is here. Fresh kinds of seafood are abundant and you can find them at the fish market scattered in many places. In addition to their traditional healthy foods, global warming has made it possible for farmers to plant more tropical trees and plants so moringa and other nutritious greens have been embraced by the locals, too. It is true that some American fast-food restaurants exist but just like in Europe, Japan has made adjustments for banned ingredients that we are still heavily consuming here. KFC is a special treat that is only popular during their own version of Christmas and has been associated w the Holiday, funny as it is! I lived in 2 other countries prior to my American residency. I am on constant watch for a healthier lifestyle and I am convinced that their diet, which I quickly covered, along with many other factors is witness to their long, healthy lives.

@Ckawauchi35 Год назад

@@franklinstephen3268 Great, thank you.

@TheAGODAMI Год назад

@@Ckawauchi35 *VeRy in-depTh and deTaiLeD food-foR-thoughT coMMenTaRY.! ThanK You.!!!* ❤ 🙏

@suziperret468 Год назад

I’m an American, and lived in Okinawa as a young child. My parents had a lot of servants to help with cooking, gardening, housework, and child care. I was fiercely independent and managed to escape supervision. My surroundings became my playground and a bamboo forest covering the sky, with a little stream , was my hideout. Nature was my teacher. Still today, I’m so in love with Okinawa, and nature.

@valerierogers9609 Год назад

That's beautiful.

@VeganSemihCyprus33 Год назад

Another reason to live vegan, apart from animal abuse! Dominion (2018)

@injured_lion Год назад

Dude you think ur mowgli or somethin 😂😂

@Flyingpotatos Год назад

Japan ❤ USA great ally😊

@peppercat8718 Год назад

Wow suzi, what a great childhood ❤

@RubyZanUK Год назад

My Egyptian grandmother passed away at 103. Her hair was barely grey, she had all her teeth, walked up 5 miles a day, cooked and grew her own food, and wasn't sick when she passed away peacefully in her sleep. People here in the UK think it's not true. I'm so happy I found this documentary.

@ImsunaSong-gw2gs 9 месяцев назад

I lived there for 2 years as a child and it was the best experience of my life. It has never left me and that experience has brought me to a healthier place in my older age in the USA..

@LiterallyJustAMoon Год назад

Drew has to be the nicest person. Even in the most dangerous situations.

@drewbinsky Год назад

😊

@ilianahernandez9881 Год назад

@@drewbinsky

@GhillieSuit Год назад

@@IIamaswhat ?

@GhillieSuit Год назад

@@IIamas Man so many Influencers stealing from their Fans

@DDJReacts Год назад

@@GhillieSuit it all a lie. Anyone who text you that look like him wasn’t him😒

@joshuacagle5866 Год назад

I lived in Okinawa for two years. I loved every single minute of it

@VeganSemihCyprus33 Год назад

Another reason to live vegan, apart from animal abuse! Dominion (2018)

@littybritty9983 12 дней назад

⁠@@VeganSemihCyprus33the elderly people cooked and ate meat in the video

@IEatBeezOfficial Год назад

As someone who has not yet had the chance to travel like drew, i greatly appreciate these videos showing the amazing way of life of so many different people in different places, i try to absorb as much as i can from these videos and use what i’ve learned in my everyday life, thank you for making this kind of diversity accessible to anyone

@Wanderix 5 месяцев назад

There are a lot of unreal places around our beautiful planet, beside Okinawa. They all have secrets about Longevity and a life-style where we all could learn from!

@feleciawallace8420 Год назад

Lovely island life in Japan... nice to see people living cheerful happy in their older age. Personally, I've always wanted to expire many years before turning 100, only because it's a tough unhealthy unhappy crowded lifestyle here in the USA, elderly people aren't treated with respect compared to the older people in Japan. Younger people in the USA may harm you (in many ways) as you age, its' terrifying in my opinion. I'm 67 years old and fearful of living too long...

@gwynethkuhlman Год назад

This is amazing. I’m currently trying to recover from anorexia and your videos keep me going when I feel Like all hope is lost. They remind me of why I need to recover - to be like you and travel, go on adventures, meet new people, eat local foods and make memories. Thank you from the bottom of my heart 💜

@tenslider6722 Год назад

You will recover asap, stay strong. cheers!

@breakfasttelevision4261 Год назад

Come chill with me. Ill help you and love travel.

@drewbinsky Год назад

❤❤❤

@kellipeterson8631 Год назад

I recovered, it's hard, but can be done. Learning to love yourself is key

@brendaoneill1581 Год назад

I love you said this ! My daughter went threw the same ... almost lost her ... I hope you are doing better now sweetheart ... you can do it ... please take care of your body ...because your heart and mind depends on it ! I love you

@nightingailinflorida5458 Год назад

In 1968 my dad who was in the Army had orders to go to Okinawa; so my Mom and my baby brother got to live there. It was an amazing experience. My parents chose not to live on base but in a community named Awase. We loved it. The people were so friendly. I attended 6th grade on base. Our classes were in Quonset huts. I remember Okinawan elderly ladies simply squatting down on the side walk when they met each other just to talk. Unusual to us in the west, but the norm to them. These women were in their 60's to 90's at least! To be able to squat down for awhile and just pop right back up was amazing even to me a 12 year old kid. i saw no walkers or wheel chairs. Every once in a while I saw an elderly walking with a cane; it was a rare sight. I remember eating lots of brown rice, sea food and vegetables cooked in pork fat and for special occasions we went to a restaurant that served authentic Kobe beef. There were lots of vegetables in the diet but it wasn't low fat by any means! I remember the people smiled and laughed a lot.

@unaidedeyeskygazer1580 Год назад

I still do the Oki squat! Grew up there and it is what I call home for me.

@realcanadiangirl64 Год назад

Natural fats are good for our bodies

@cherylween4973 Год назад

I wouldn't want to eat the pork and beef.

@marysuckafreechic9006 Год назад

They’re positive people 💖🌻🧿 they don’t go around saying “life is too short” and that’s so beautiful 🙌🙏♥️🕯️💯🪬🧿

@florencenjambsnjambs6407 2 месяца назад

live isn't short... thank you

@marysuckafreechic9006 2 месяца назад

@@florencenjambsnjambs6407 💯💛

@drewmusic706 7 месяцев назад

This kind of daily life is all I want. Real social connection, eating healthy foods, going to the beach swimming & fishing, planting your favorite fruits & vege. Creating new habits. A great Okinawa❤

@Rey-BrawlStars Год назад

Sus, I think they've found the fountain of youth and they're hiding it🫠🤔

@drewbinsky Год назад

Truth!

@daisypashe8296 Год назад

No....dey have v long lives n grow old as well....nothing 2 do wd YOUTH😉😂

@sonjadilan777 Год назад

The same they hiding whats between Kongo Gumi Japan and Kongo Gumi DRC 🇨🇩💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄

@rerunplaya532 Год назад

You hit the lottery or fortunate enough to retire at age 30 and you have a great chance of dying at an early age due to excessive eating, partying and sitting around and doing NOTHING!!! If you eat one meal a day consisting of only fish baked chicken or turkey with vegetables fruit drinking only lots of water you will last a long time especially if you learn not to stress. I don't know if your paying attention to this video but the one key to living up to and past 100 is STAYING BUSY with routines!!! And surviving on your own. We all know the moment you go to a nurse home, what Soon happens ...next..🪦

@mazocco Год назад

Fountain of youth: dont get fat, dont stress out, dont stop using your body and brain, dont get treated like a baby...

@FoodXBert Год назад

I really want to go to Okinawa. It seems like a really friendly place.

@drewbinsky Год назад

The most friendly!

@nofood1 Год назад

@@cheyraine keep it all to yourself dont be greedy 😅👍

@davidepatti4835 Год назад

Please don't. Let's keep Okinawa clean.

@blacksinglemomhomesteadont6454 Год назад

So interesting. I was stationed here in Okinawa while on active duty in the Marine Corps from 1992 - 1993 and experienced most of these traditions 1st hand. It's 100% true. There are also many U. S. military bases there but yet it's still very tropical but the center of the island is city. The island is only about 67 miles long from tip to tip and 3 miles wide at it's widest. I enjoyed my stay there very much and would definitely return. 💔

@lylablueabdul5503 Год назад

Visited Okinawa and it was the most peaceful state of mind I could ever imagine. Not even speaking the language and felt at ease, at peace. The food I got to taste, true beauty of nature I got to see. So grateful for the experience.

@Lexi_Bean Год назад

I work at an independent living center for elderly and I can say socializing adds so much life to you. They all hang out and play games and eat together and there’s plenty of 90 and 100 year olds.

@crystalnik3405 Год назад

Not true. I work with them as well and they still end up dying sooner or later

@gingerandspice1209 3 месяца назад

@@crystalnik3405everyone will die dude.

@tryhrxd Год назад

Just wow! Life seems like a celebration in Okinawa. Great work as always Drew, awesome production quality.

@drewbinsky Год назад

Thank you! My team is really kicking ass these days !

@organizedchaos4559 Год назад

It’s not, it has one of the highest alcoholism and suicide rates in Japan as well as a teen pregnancy rate and is one of the poorest if not the poorest prefectures of Japan.

@Astro2024 Год назад

@@organizedchaos4559 oh for sure. I remember seeing people passed out in karaoke bars. I had to help a bartender carry someone out after they became limp

@Hayley-db2pz Год назад

@@organizedchaos4559 😮 there are good & bad places everywhere (& people) I’m glad he went to this part it looks lovely 😊

@poollife777 Год назад

@@Hayley-db2pz he went to the part where he can get the most hits for his RU-vid. I can't stand it when people lie and besides that the oldest person is from Spain and she's 115 and before that it was a nun who was also Spanish or Italian and she was 118.

@sirbanjorochambeaux Год назад

truth... brought a tear to my eye. my maternal grandma was Okinawan, and i cant wait to share this with my always busy non stop 71 yr old mom. thanks, Drew.

@lacunacoco3278 4 месяца назад

when i went to Japan i didn’t get to visit Okinawa but I’ve seen elderly people riding bikes throughout cities and doing workouts around. The food in Japan is also very healthy and because they typically walk everywhere it’s not shocking that they love such long healthy lives. I can’t wait to go back and visit Okinawa !!

@thelastattempt1845 Год назад

My grandmother is 94 and she still tells us her experiences ,what they ate,how they lived ,her memory is very clear....I love to listen whatever she says ....I'm from India

@KentPetersonmoney Год назад

So she's a silent generation.

@Django0324 Год назад

@@KentPetersonmoney what's that

@VeganSemihCyprus33 Год назад

Another reason to live vegan, apart from animal abuse! Dominion (2018)

@margadebenport7352 Год назад

I lived on Okinawa in the late 1960 th. The people were wonderful and gracious and the nature matched that.There were cherry blossoms 🌸 just beautiful. I have some very fond memories of my life there.

@poollife777 Год назад

I lived there on the 70s and there was extreme poor and lots of prostitution also. But I guess most Americans who lived there and parents were in the military lived on the base but I did not I live next to the ocean among the people and what I saw at times was very sad. And let us not forget that everybody there has to be cremated cuz there's no room to bury anybody so sometimes the smell is horrendous. And the Japanese considered Okinawans to be lower class.

@quanbrooklynkid7776 Год назад

@@poollife777 damn

@lanideguzman9430 Год назад

Thank you for this content, really one factor for longevity is found in cuisine and living away on stressful life. I'm envious to the children who have their centenarian parents, grandparents, I've been taking care of my parents and wished them to live up to 100, but my Mom passed away @79 and dad is 87.

@DivineDerricka Год назад

Honestly this was so beautiful to see, and incredibly inspiring. I love how this came out!

@nerd26373 Год назад

It's great to see Drew thriving this year. May he continue to be blessed.

@drewbinsky Год назад

🚀🚀🚀

@RNGclips_ Год назад

@@drewbinsky yes please continue

@mylesryan4770 Год назад

Parents met in military at Okinawa. Thanks for shedding light into the culture.

@TF-fv6lt 10 месяцев назад

Lived in Okinawa from 2009 to 2013, adopted two local cats, one passed last year from old age. I miss my little Okinawan cat and Okinawa. Only place on earth, I have felt homesick for.

@OGxNoxu Год назад

I’ve never been yet from what I’ve seen I’ve always loved Japan, Okinawa in particular .. honestly if I could move anywhere in the world I’d move there. The vibes are so calm, and friendly and most people seem genuinely happy and content

@sandytthomas2667 Год назад

Coral calcium there key.

@CarolinasSweetTea Год назад

It's actually peaceful to be able to witness a place with no sadness no killing no harm. Just love peace and happiness. I didn't witness anyone stressed depressed or anything of that nature. Kind of makes you want to pack up from the US and just bounce. Sometimes I don't even get why I want to be here. If it wasn't for family, the little bit I do have, I would have been left. Theres nothing here but war, all the time. Hurtful things all the time. I didn't know this place existed Drew B so thank you for shining the light on this for us all. I've never gotten the opportunity to go to Japan nor have I considered it until recent that this just may be where we all need to be. I wonder what their laws are and their government is like? This was a eye opener Drew! 👁️ Loved it! ❤️❤️❤️

@TheSundayCall Год назад

No killing, no harm...are you kidding me? What do they feed on? Love and Air? There is always harm and killing. We all live in food chain system, but you mean "no harm for humans, as they deserve to be the main "killers and consumers".

@prevaloir5362 Год назад

@@TheSundayCall You must be bottom of the food chain

@TheSundayCall Год назад

@@prevaloir5362 Are you happy to be on top?! :)

@TheSundayCall Год назад

@@prevaloir5362 The food chain, idiot, has no bottom / top :) It is endless...

@prevaloir5362 Год назад

@@TheSundayCall I am

@evidenceroom 11 месяцев назад

Im a black belt in kyokushin. No gloves full contact..lots of cardio. Built a family being in martial arts too.. a lifestyle full of energy and happiness is awesome!

@miragalit Год назад

I love how you totally can talk to anyone ,seems like everyone who meets you just loves your special energy! Thanks for letting us in on these beautiful travel videos Whats the secret to your charisma? You are amazing,keep it up!

@kristinmorrise5692 Год назад

I love how all your videos are so respectful of the cultures you explore and you're always so appreciative of what the people of the culture have to share. So beautiful ❤️

@franklinstephen3268 Год назад

Hello how’re you doing?

@VeganSemihCyprus33 Год назад

Another reason to live vegan, apart from animal abuse! Dominion (2018)

@kathybailey436 Год назад

That's great there is a place that actually honors their elderly not tries to get rid of them. I had the blessing to be stationed here from July 83-January 85. The scuba diving is the best in the world. The people are sweet and it's so fun to travel and even walk places. You've got the China Sea on one side (so clear and blue) and the Pacific (merky) on the other. I loved the food.

@patrickpalmer2450 Год назад

This is quickly becoming one of my favourite RU-vid channels. Love the content so much!

@diannkelley3481 Год назад

Aww, my dad was stationed there in the late 60s and early 1970. I loved this video and feel it has inspired me to change in many ways.

@stanleyho6464 Год назад

Another secret to a long life in Okinawa is eating a zucchini-like vegetable called "Goya" or "Bitter Melon"! Very popular in many Asian cuisines, and always part of of daily meals for centurions living in Okinawa.

@crytow5071 Год назад

Bitter melon lowers your blood sugar which reduces inflammation.

@mattstone8111 Год назад

They don't have an unusually long lifespan in Okinawa when adjusted for height!

@diabeticlifewithtim3145 Год назад

I think this video was even more uplifting than usual, it was amazing to see how the Okinawan’s celebrate older age! I didn’t really have much of an interest in Japanese culture before watching this, but after clicking on this video on a whim I’m very glad I did! I’m now looking into travelling to Japan either this year or next year, as my partner is also very much into Japanese and Korean culture and I’d love to take her there!

@robertevans714 Год назад

You never forget Japan...

@robertevans714 Год назад

You will definitely have an enlightening, rewarding time there even if you only go for 10-12 days, so much to learn and enjoy (the food alone is otherworldly)

@alanapilar8557 3 месяца назад

I just love this film about elderly in Japan and how they live their lives to the fullest. Thank you so much Drew. Take care always.

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@elenakelly4806 Год назад

Wow I'm just shocked you mentioned expert Mrs Marion , thought I'm the only one trading with her

@melyndaduh3501 Год назад

LOL

@mehdibmc9508 Год назад

@@elenakelly4806 who is she

@phoenixgal2278 Год назад

Great video and great story! I'm 65 and I might move there because of the great elderly community--I just need to learn Japanese and have a great attitude toward life (smile). Thank you!😇❤

@zachbing1915 Год назад

I'm so blessed to live on this beautiful island filled with amazing people!

@aquaseahorselove3939 Год назад

@@poollife777 "We will always have the poor with us" - Jesus

@nitaduhe4258 Год назад

In 2001 I read a book called The Okinawa Program, it changed my life! I’ve been eating and living like they do in Okinawa and as I’ve learned through the years, other Blue zone diets/lifestyle ❤

@lcpltylerhanyzewski 8 месяцев назад

I just found this video. I was stationed on Okinawa from 2006 to 2008. It was a life changing experience. I'm working on going back. Thanks for making this video!

@lotus.... Год назад

My grandmother lived to 100. She ate healthy kept thin and active. She had a garden and roses that she tended up till the end. She never drank soda or alcohol. No smoking. She made sun tea daily (Phx, Arizona). She drank tea or water all day and had milk with some meals. When she ate a meal she would always make sure she had veggies with it and the only time she ate sweets was birthdays or holidays. She really limited sugar. She had a walking club, did yoga, & went to church. I think healthy habits go a long way. Her mother & grandmother also lived to very old ages. She liked to learn new things too.

@melyndaduh3501 Год назад

She and her ancestors were a great example. ♥️

@melyndaduh3501 Год назад

She and her ancestors were a great example. ♥️

@michellelawas7708 Год назад

Just came across this video and love this! We always visit Japan but not in Okinawa. Drew, you are making me plan our next trip to definitely stop by this side of Japan. I told my husband that our retirement place is definitely Japan and this is it! Thank you for making me find this place.❤

@FinalKillCamMan Год назад

You are so right.. My family is from Okinawa and when I was there my aunt's husband's mom was living there and she was 103 and she was still working outside in the fields. So amazing.. Okinawa women are so strong too..Great Video

@mohamedhegazy3449 Год назад

I have been watching you since you have 300,000 subscribers, makes me feel like watching my son growing. So proud of you and your your kindness🤗

@toriashimoji1658 Год назад

This was a beautiful video about Okinawa and some aspects of the culture here ! You really packed a bunch into it and it portrays the island and it’s people in such an amazing light !

@zuwairaumar7292 Год назад

The feeling of togetherness, eating and drinking healthy elongates life... Thanks for sharing

@adamsauer6516 Год назад

spent 6 months on oki, loved it. truly an amazing place with amazing people and culture

@AmericanEnglishBrent Год назад

Wow! This content continues to keep getting better and better. I must visit Japan soon. I want that stir fried pumpkin and pork.

@jonrabbit6611 Год назад

That pumpkin pork! Yup! 1:44

@jamsstats1700 Год назад

As a Muslim, 🤮

@drewbinsky Год назад

Thanks ! And YEAH that dish was so good !!

@jamsstats1700 Год назад

@@drewbinsky I thought you were Jewish

@aleksastirane Год назад

I highly recommend reading the book Ikigai The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life if you are interested further into this topic! Not only does it talk about the secrets of Okinawa, it also suggest pointer which could help us live in a similar way within our completely different Western lifestyle!!!

@mattstone8111 Год назад

Asian Americans in many U.S. states have higher life expectancy than Japan and Okinawa. There's not some big longevity secret there, lol.

@aleksastirane Год назад

@@mattstone8111 fair enough! Still think it’s an interesting book

@mattstone8111 Год назад

@@aleksastirane Many cultures are fascinating to learn about. It's the romanticism under the false pretenses that some kind of fountain of eternal youth has been discovered that irks me. Adjusted for height (Okinawans are 4'11" on average, which adds an additional decade of lifespan compared to someone who is 5'11"), their life expectancy is actually below average. SHORTNESS is the fountain of youth, not tai chi and tofu, lol. And shortness doesn't just expand the lifespan, it comes with many health benefits, greater mobility, higher metabolism, and the list goes on.

@aleksastirane Год назад

@@mattstone8111 I think for me it’s more about the community they have. Again fairs enough, when I read the book it was more to understand the way they live rather than to learn how I could live longer. I mean there’s many countries and areas around the world where other factors are in play and not tai chi and tofu as you said for example Sardinia. I completely get that and agree with you. I just think the book provides good ‘philosophy’. For me it was a very helpful but just to get my stuff together. The book suggestion was just because it fits with the video :))

@mattstone8111 Год назад

@@aleksastirane I'm glad you brought up Sardinia. They are known to be the shortest Europeans. Let me be clear, there is absolutely nowhere on earth where people are living an abnormally long lifespan. I love other cultures, traveling, other cuisines, and more. But again, believing that someone somewhere has figured out how to significantly expand lifespan is just factually wrong. Someone making money selling the idea, as Drew has, that there's a country "where people do not die," is not just annoying but actually kind of scandalous in a sense. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28138956/

@TheHillFamily_Adventures 3 месяца назад

We just recently came back from Okinawa is our first time visiting and honestly we love it so much that I was so sad when we were leaving. I have been living in Japan for several years. we have fall in love with Japan. But something about Okinawa. It is so different. You are in the nature, but are not missing out of the city, but is not crowded, non dirty. is such a good vibe!!

@arielgioino Год назад

Dear Drew, I really enjoyed this story, in my opinion is one of the best you ever made. I like the way you interviewed people and took into account the different factors that may contribute to Okinawans living longer. The longer format is perfectly ok! Keep on doing these interesting interviews and you are welcome to Switzerland next time :)

@docimma Год назад

My father‘s favorite place on Earth! He opened a bakery on the island while active duty there. Okinawa people are so truly special.

@chastenrichard2578 Год назад

Thanks for highlighting Okinawa for its great community. I have live here for 3 years already and I’m getting married to a local soon and I love this place!

@WailuaMark Год назад

I absolutely LOVED this episode, Drew! Thank you!!!

@JazzBear Год назад

Such an excellent video. It warmed my heart to see the respect that you gave to those wonderful people.

@user-xx7eh9sn6f Год назад

honestly, this is one of the best travel videos, i have ever seen...simply because it managed to kind of transport me there, i felt the vibe of the place as if i was walking on the streets...only that i couldn't imagine the taste of the food and the drinks, but i felt real love for the people...especially that over a hundred years grandma... just to mention, this is not the only place where people like them exist...i've seen a documentary about an Italian and a Greek island, where there are whole communities with over 90 years old people so quite similar... and a journalist made a whole set of series about over 100 year olds in Bulgaria and even wrote a book about some of the people she met (i'll copy a link below)... she says that they are almost like out of this world, they exist out of time and live every day as if it was their last...the common between them is that they seem to have the same habbits- wake up and go to sleep very early, eat meals strictly at the same time every day, with dinner at 3-4pm the latest, they all don't like to eat much and when they do it's mostly vegetarian food, but most of them like to drink a shot of homemade rakia and some of them do gardening, knitting or other things that keep them active... the most amazing one of them that i have seen was a woman, who was dancing on the street, joking and laughing, despite her personal tragedy of having lost her son...her daily routine was going to the local church and talking with the neighbours, then taking care of the vegetables in the garden and knitting clothes to give as gifts to people in the village... a truly amazing soul... here is the link to get an idea of these unique people that are a true treasure for our world, in my humble opinion: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Q4IGM34qvBo.html

@juliechaput1084 Год назад

Happy new year Drew, Diana and the crew! Thank you for this video that make me see the old age like a joyful and peaceful stage in the life. I live in Canada, and a lot of senior that I know don't enjoy their old age, the loneliness, the sickness, the pain... I think this is a great lesson of living, a living message of hope. I enjoy discovering the world through your videos. Blessings for all of you! ❤

@shubhambhardwaj6952 7 месяцев назад

Being able to live in the peace and Harmony is the best anyone can achieve. The people on this island are getting all the essential things that a life demands in a pure natural way. I am wishing that all the world have peace and happiness like the people of this island.❤❤

@jimgom3337 Год назад

Your channel is so underrated ! Your work is remarkable, Netflix should be jealous of RU-vid !

@danilara9611 Год назад

I just found you recently, and I love your content. This video, however, is just so awesome. I love to see the peace and tranquility people are living in there. It's so refreshing.

@sumsum1423 Год назад

Drew you are honestly amazing to watch, you do exactly what I have always wished I could do myself, but being able to watch you do it is almost just as good, I am very thankful for you and all the time and commitment you put into your traveling and videos!!!!!!

@davisonchigudugudze7316 7 месяцев назад

My wife and i binge watch your shows all the way from Zimbabwe Africa. If you happen to come to Zimbabwe we are available for you 🙂

@maristellasantos1162 Год назад

I love their smiles

@sabrinalafargue1116 Год назад

Love this story!!! ❤Thank you for all the hard work you put in to bring these amazing adventures to us.

@NeilDavidAdams Год назад

Your videos have inspired me to travel the world! Thank you!! 🌎

@honeybee6002 Год назад

I grew up here. I have the best memories from Okinawa. Thank you for sharing this video.

@tishbetts4719 Год назад

You are the very best, Drew. I love this story about Okinawa. I loved your engagements and interactions with the people there. I could hear the delight and interest in your voice when you spoke about the people and it made me feel as if I was there traveling with you. You have a gift from God to want to know and love people .Please keep traveling! Stay safe, God bless.

@chefbenderr5050 Год назад

that is so cool! seeing a community thrive like that is amazing

@shundariushollie7825 Год назад

I pray I get to visit here someday. It’s something about the elderly that makes me feel great about the life we have

@LINDACONTRERAS63 Год назад

I lived i OKINAWA JAPAN for 5 years . I lived kadena Air Force and absolutely loved it❤

@barbarahall6368 Год назад

I lived in Okinawa for 3 years and would love to go back. It is exactly the way the video describes it. Such lovely, kind, gentle people. My son and I were just talking about a trip there. My favorite place.

@derrickt7258 Год назад

I love your videos, I used to only want to visit a few countries, but I’m inspired to go to every single country because of you.

@valentinadannunzio Год назад

I really love your style of documenting and that you always add a bit to history facts in it! Loved this video!!!!!!!

@michellestoppa6162 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for bringing us the story. This was inspiring and thank you for everything that you do.❤

@raimundasvaisvilas6185 Год назад

Hello Drew. Your all videos are so positive and showing our humanity from a good side. Thank you, keep doing this further! Regards from Lithuania

@thanatu76 Год назад

Okinawa is one of five what is called a Blue Zone where there are large numbers of centenarians. The five blue zones have been: Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Icaria, Greece; and Loma Linda, California, United States. You should visit all five and do a compare and contrast video/s.

@pointlessNYC Год назад

I keep hearing about how awesome Okinawa is and I can’t wait to take a trip there! I just love the activities included in their lifestyles in this video and want to experience it in person when I can afford at least a month’s stay. ONE DAY..😊

@daizyduke12 5 месяцев назад

The world would be a better place if we all adopted this lifestyle. Thanks for sharing it with us.

@DebbieNobodyneedstoknow1 Год назад

It looks like paradise! Thank you for sharing the Okinawa vibe and healthy lifestyle! :)

@imnormal9263 Год назад

The Ikigai philosophy is deeply rooted from this island. The key to happiness in life.

@AggressivelyLoving Год назад

That's it. I always have had Japan as my number one spot on traveling AND living list. I will now book a flight over there including Okinawa. Awesome video!