How Japanese keep our body slim, 15 tips! 

1. We love fish 2.we love white rice 3.we use less oil 4.we use the train 5.summer is so hot 6.heating system is poor 7.go shopping everyday 8.eat more vegetables 9.heathy sweets 10.drink green tea 11.dont have drying machines 12.we don't have dishwashers 13.sold food am out is small 14. McDonald's french fries small 15.we enjoy not only food but (Please ignore this)

Her English is so cute😭💕

I'm American, and when I lived in Japan, I lost about 30 pounds. It was the skinniest I had ever been in my adult life. The thing is, I ate whatever I wanted! And Japanese people DO eat plenty of fried foods: kara-age (fried chicken), tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet), pan-fried gyoza (dumplings), etc. I ate those PLUS McDonald's, Indian curry with cheese naan bread, donuts, izakaya (bar) food, etc, all day every day and still managed to lose a ton of weight from the walking alone! It was totally crazy. So I think, honestly, the amount of exercise that the average Japanese person gets affects their weight moreso than their food choices.

I think americans eat too much fast foods and soda pop

Genetics, diet, exercise and culture about sums it up...

Good. She made a lot of sense, she got right to the point and sounded like she was happy to help us all 🙂

reason 16, food in japan is expensive.

Im America most of the time vegetables cost more than eating unhealthy foods. i think that is one reason so many people are over weight ,along with more people are on computers,electronic games and phones and kids are not playing out side near as much as they use to 20 or even 10 years ago. convenience of fast food and delivery has also caused people to be over weight. if vegetables and healthy eating were cheaper im sure more people would eat that way

I loose 10-15 lbs the first two weeks every time I come to Japan. The walking is unbelievable and I am from NYC and take the subway daily, but this is way more massive. I can't tell you! Every day walking to the train and climbing stairs I finally counted. I walk up and down 1967 stairs everyday not including all the walking. I eat better and drink gallons of green tea a day. I am always so healthy in Japan and my face shines bright, then I return and gain it all back LOL!

I loved all your observations. I would also love to add that the Japanese add very little salt in their food. No Japanese deserts are actually v sweet. They also eat a lot of seaweed based stuff,I didn’t really like the flavour but it was there. Lots of antioxidants in Matcha tea. Since people store less Food as you commented they are forced to eat fresh and don’t seem to be habitually opening packets for easy food. The Japanese public toilets are very different from the western toilets, you’re kindof expected to squat and that keeps your joints working well. The corner store also has great healthy food for sale like fruits or sandwiches with a good filling even for people on the go. Very few people seem to have cars, parking space being premium, people walk a lot. I think the last most important thing is that they are honest with themselves and stick to time.

I've always wondered how EVERY nationality does it(keeping slim) and Japanese customs of doing so always intrigued me.

Such a lovely warm person. Intelligent and interesting. Keep them coming!

Some of that is true, but for different reasons. Like, before I moved to Japan, I didn't walk that much. Now, since I do not have a car, I have to walk 5-10 minutes to the train station, several times a day, and then I walk 5-10 minutes to all the places I am going from the station. I take a lot of steps everyday, so it's a lot of good exercise. Also, having to go to the supermarket everyday means more walking, so more exercise. Most American's buy in bulk, so they only need to go to the store maybe once a week. So, you could combine 4 and 7 into one rule saying "Walk more." Number 8 is probably true, but it's different here than it is in America. In America, healthy food is super expensive. I remember seeing organic food for 5 times the price sometimes. Japan has a lot of local fruits and vegetables shops all over, with affordable fresh foods. Since Americans don't go to the store everyday, trying to eat fresh would be really difficult. And, if Americans started going to the market everyday to buy fresh food, they would end up burning more gas and it would cost a lot more money. It's just too expensive in America to eat the way Japanese people do here. And, similar to your number 15, I have heard Japanese people make sure their food looks and tastes great, so they put a lot of effort into their cooking and presentation. In America, most people do not have a lot of time, so they just want to eat whatever they can make quickly. I remember just bringing something frozen, that I could microwave for lunch at work, because it was fast and I didn't have the time the day before to make anything elaborate for the next day. When I first came to Japan, I hung my clothes outside to dry. However, now I have a neighbor that goes outside everyday and smokes cigarettes, right near where I would hang my clothes up. If I hang them up, they will stink and it's gross. So, I take my clothes to the laundromat down the road now. The dryer there can fit probably three big loads of clothes, so I just do two loads and walk them all down there to dry. I think you are getting somewhere with number 14. I think McDonald's fries and burgers are about the same as usual (like, a medium fry here is about the same as a medium fry back home). But, the drink is super small. When I first came here, I was surprised that I couldn't get a big drink anywhere. I was used to drinking a lot of pop or bad sugary drinks with meals. Now that I have been in Japan for 5 months, I have gotten used to drinking so little. If I go to McDonald's now, the small drink is more than enough. haha The other day, I was at a breakfast buffet and I had a small glass of tea with my food. I finished my first plate of food and realized that I had barely drank any of the tea. I have gotten used to not drinking very much. Drinking less probably does help keep people thin, especially since Japanese don't tend to drink pop or sugary drinks too much, and drink more water or tea. Japanese people are also thin because they care about their appearance and they are conscious about their heath. So, they will do something that they don't like, just because it will help their health. Like, many people here eat natto, even though they don't like it. Americans don't care much about stuff like that, and worry more about how much things cost and how much they can get. Also, they would rather be comfortable than worry about how they look. It's all about the difference in culture and how Japan emphasizes health, and America does not.

Just lovely. Mild and nonjudgmental. You have a beautiful delivery. Very pleasant and informative.

OMG! It has already viewed 1000 times! Make me smile after waking up today ^^ Happy Monday!

Thank you young lady! I appreciate you sharing, some common sense and lifestyle things. Very informative. I love to learn from other cultures. And you are so lovely! Bless you.💕🐟🌹

You are absolutely right! Healthier diet, smaller portions, and moving more is the key! I am Asian living in the US and although the food here is good, most are prepared unhealthy and the portions are way too big. So, it's all about self-discipline. 😊 I love anything Japanese and I just started using Japanese beauty products & I think they are gold! Lol. I love your products, top notch quality & very effective. Please do videos on skin care, I would love for you to give some pointers on how to have healthy looking skin. I admire your naturally beautiful skin! ❤️️👍🏻

Man, it's so amazing how you guys seem to be so healthy. Sometimes I wish I was born Japanese.

PS I have a request: could you please give us some recipes, using vegetables and maybe a rice snack, like you were talking about?

Shopping every day was the best tip !!

Your smile and the way you speak made me go happy happy n happy. God bless and lots of love from India

Duuude I always thought that I was a "normal bone structure asian girl" because I have a normal body with curves, then I went to japan during the summer and my friends and I ate so much food and I was worried about my weight!!! But when I went back home my family freaks out because I was soooo skinny, I took a picture and The difference was crazy! At that moment I knew that I have a small bone structure. I can definitely tell you that the weather and the food are a majors points on how slim they are !

I like how some countries are just "you look great when you are fat" and other some countries are "you look great when you are skinny" but then Japan is just like "you look great when you stay healthy"

I'm an Indian and the 13 things in Japan are same as India!!! But all Indians aren't thin😑😑 But still thank you so much😊😊

When it comes down to it, it's all about portion control. The portion sizes in Japan as you mentioned are much smaller than most countries. In combination with the use of chopsticks, the food will breakdown and digest into your system a lot easier. Green tea is also a great way to speed up your metabolism. However, drinking too much green tea will leave stain your teeth. It's simple - portion control.

you are so sweet love. what you're saying makes a whole lot of sense. thank you for making this video it was a pleasure to watch and listen to!

There's a store near my house that sells Japanese sweets. My favorite is called daifuku. It's a fluffy rice pouch stuffed with a red bean paste. It sounds weird but it's SO yummy! :D

I also think people in Japan are small built bone structure wise....thats why they appear smaller.

I am an American. I have found #16 for you. Eat with chopsticks! They slow my rate of eating down. So I end up full long before I have finished my meal. So I don't eat as much.

You are just adorable. Thank you for sharing your smart habits and your life style. Good food for thought. Smaller portions, vegetables, and keep active. Have a wonderful day.

i have considered this Q or concept of Eastern Asian vs WEstern health! I had some Japanese friends who stayed in Australia for over 1 year and gained weight! But when return to Japan - lose again! I thought about this for a long long time. And came to the conclusion: 1. Culture: Japan (and most other East Asian countries) have deep culture which includes diet and holistic medicine! You have a system of diet, thinking, sex, family, behaviour/health! - which is refined and known! 2. Cultivation practices: Exclusive to Japan - Organically sourced food almost all! This avoids poisonous chemicals. Also ensures food to be amazingly health giving! 3. Land: The soil is VERY fertile! volcanic and new! Providing nutrients! I know point 1 is very broad - but to go into the details would make this post a very long one. I'm not Japanese - but a student of humanity and science :)

3 years ago I was working on a cruise ship that cruises all over Japan. We were cruising Japan for 2months. And I realized how lucky I was to step on this beautiful country. I love Japan so much and people are amazing. For me they are the most disciplined and most polite! I love the food so much that I gained too much weight. But I didn't care, I enjoyed every food I ate even when you go on a typical 7 eleven store, there you can find a looot of tasty food. There I tried the most tasty 7 eleven shushi that is more good than a fancy Japanese restaurant here in Philippines. I miss Japan so much and I want to go back so bad. 😭

I absolutely love the Japanese diet! My boyfriend is from Kanagawa so I try to eat along the same lines as a Japanese diet! The meats we tend to use is fish and chicken I can't eat pork it makes me sick. And we're trying to use shirataki noodles more than udon or sakon. I use our rice cooker every day! But I try to eat less rice but I drink so much green tea my boyfriends mom always teases me and says I'll make a good Japanese wife because I always have tea made at all times haha. I've lost 30 pounds eating a Japanese diet! And we want to move to Tokyo soon too! I'm so excited!!! ありがとうございました！よろしくおねがおします！！！

1.) Fish 2.) White rice 3.)less oil 4.) Train 5.) So hot 6.) House is cold burns own fat 7.) Shopping every day 8.) Eat more vegetables 9.) Healthy sweets 10.) Drink Green tea 11.) No Drying Machines 12.) No Dishwasher 13.) Food amount is small 14.) Fast food is small 15.) Delicious yet small and filling

Thank you for your video, it was very interesting! There in Finland people aren't as slim as in Japan, but not as fat as in USA, I think. There's probably many reasons to that. We also don't have huge food packages here. Some time ago they tried to make chips and sweet packets bigger extra-packs but now you can buy smaller packets again because of people prefer that. So remember, you as a customer can have an influence on what they sell on stores! Another thing is white bread. It makes me sick that I can't eat dark rye bread or often even mixed grain bread abroad. That's because of eating only very white bread makes you feel stuffed but you'll get hungry soon again (so you will have to eat soon again). Third thing is that we have footpaths everywhere. My friends who lived in USA and Britain, got frustrated because of they weren't able to do anything without car or public transport. There was so many motor roads and only few safe foot paths or bicycle roads. They also make food very salty and lots of sugar on it (they add sugar even on juices and milk!). So you can't avoid it and you have to make everything yourself if you want to eat normal healthy home food. By the way, my friend brought some sweets from Japan. They weren't too sweet even if they looked like they would be. I liked it a lot :)

Yes. I lived in Japan for a few years and loved it. They not only have better quality of food and make better food choices they exercise regularly.

Lol I have washing machine but never use it, since I have a habit that whenever I finish with a meal I wash my plate/fork/spoon immediately... ^^

Thank you for sharing this, and most of what you have is absolutely true. I work for a Japanese company and the people there are one of the best people I've ever met, and your customs are great! Continue to share! :)

all this is true for india also. atleast when i was growing up there. there was no mcdonalds or pizza hut

I NEVER use a dishwasher ! This video was so beautiful 😻

Love everything about the Japanese 🇯🇵 culture! I believe every aspect of their life is so well thought in order to simplify things and make the best out of them. Thank you for uploading the video, I subscribed to ur channel, looking forward to more of your insights and videos.. :) arigato 🇯🇵

Good info! Also going to the store daily reflects fresh food choices instead of fake, processed fast foods.

I'm a Brit and always lived in England but I've managed to avoid the awful eating habits of most people here by having a mindful attitude towards eating and exercise.

I do all this plus more walking & I'm not far but I am not thin by far, I'm meant to be big & flourish & so are many others but your advice is great.

I just came home from visiting a day ago. I stayed in Yokahama. It was Atsui (hot!) and very humid. I also noticed from the time I visited about five years ago there are more BIG people in Japan now. You don't see super large people like here in America but the school children are much chubbier now than I noticed before. I attribute this to the increase of western style foods and fast foods now eaten more regularly than before by the Japanese. A traditional Japanese diet however does keep you slim. Small amounts of meat and fats, little or no dairy products, less sugary fatty sweets, less sweet drinks, and more fish, seaweed, vegetables, rice, miso, and Japanese pickles, natto are all in the traditional diet and if many people from America adopted this diet I believe the obesity epidemic here would slowly turn around. I'm vegan and I found a few vegan places in Tokyo that had some amazing food! Also in Japan portion sizes are smaller. The only place I ate at with large portion sizes was a Ramen shop. I couldn't finish one bowl!

It's simple really. Stay away from processed foods and exercise.

I love your video. Short and sweet, straight to the point.

you're so cute lol very informative video :)

ackk, when I grow up, I'd definitely go to Japan and live there forever.

hey! this video is helpful. and yes, the way she speak english is also really cute. though she is a Japanese, it feels like she is a close friend here in North-East India. 😊

I believe everything you said , I lived in Japan for 2 years and it was so awesome and amazing, I miss the food and the shopping for my kids I wish to go back👌👌👌

you are so right, and sweet. thank you for your information. God bless you!

Exactly! Totally correct... I agree. Also: Hara Hachi Bun Me; eating only until you’re 80% full. Japanese philosophy is also about eating while using all of your senses and appreciating every little thing in connection to the food. Meaning: having a deep appreciation and thankfulness for the whole process that has gone into making the meal; form start to finish, having respect for each of the things in the process. This is also done by saying “Itadakimasu”.

Not all oil is unhealthy though. Olive oil, for example, is very healthy for your body and hormones. You can use it regularly, just don't consume too much at once (a teaspoon or so a day is fine).

She speaks truth without judging other people pretty well.

it's also genetics that plays a major part.

that is right, the life style has the main importance in body shape, mind work, even the blood main elements, i agree with you.

My dad ate like a pig..100% Italian but always active, very active, always on the go....and very thin! My friends thought he was on drugs..NEVER A DAY IN HIS LIFE! It's the constant on the go lifestyle.

I also think it has to do with iodine, and omega 3 as you said. The Japanese probably have the highest rate of iodine consumption in the world, whereas iodine defieciency is being reported even in developed countries. Iodine is extremely important in regulating metabolism. Unfortunately iodine deficiency is often overlooked as people in the medical community wrongly assume that it doesnt exist in developed countries.

I am Australian and our answer to a very hot summer is plenty of beer and pies.

OMG I miss Japan ...I stayed there for 5years, now after I came to the USA, I gained 10kg

Ops.I made a small mistake, so deleted the very end. Thanks!

I agree with tiger lark. I visited Tokyo for two weeks, ate McDonald's every day, took the subway everyday, and lost 10 pounds! I too want to take up permanent residency there.

Maybe because you're using chopsticks! That makes you tend to eat less.

omg the way you explain it for us is too cute! lol! thank you fot making this video with such a positivity! this made my day! :DD

sink about hahah cracked me up great video again :D

Hi, I always wondered if there's any reason (besides genetics) behind Japanese women gorgeous hair. Your hair looks so shinny, strong and smooth. Maybe you could also give some tips about it? Thanks!

This was very informative and your English was very good! I am going to try the diet and habits to see if I can loose weight! Arigato! :)

(as a Russian who gained more than 11-15 kilos or 30-33 pounds for one year in Japan) 1. Fish is good, but only fish I can afford on a daily basis now is surimi. 2. Genetics! The first thing I was told to forget about by Russian nutritionist was white rice. It really made me frustrated that I couldn't eat normal Japanese bento or had to leave the rice... Don't eat any rice now. 3. The oil thing is true! (tonkatsu and karaage tho) 4. Gonna ignore escalators from now xd 5. Envy those who lose their appetite in summer 6. In my case, low temperature in the room causes weak blood circulation and swelling 7. Big plastic bags everyday is kinda zeitaku xd 8. Moyashi cabbage! Other vegs are zeitaku 9. Same with white rice 10. This one is definitely healthy. But neither green tea nor black oolong helped me to lose weight xd 11. Always using drying machine xd 12. I've got 2-3 plates and two cups, don't even wash them every day 13. Not sure about the US, but in Russia food is sold in much bigger portions, but you're not supposed to eat it all at once. 14. McDonalds portion sizes must be the same in Russia... 15. That's true, not only portions are small (but I guess cakes served in fancy oshare restaurants are small everywhere), the whole cakes are so small and super expensive!

Your English has gotten so good! Thanks for the video. :)

She is now my favourite youtuber, just because oh how wholesome she is :)

she's so healsyy

My nephew from the Philippines is now based in Japan as an engineer. I noticed he put soo much weight. He was thin when he first moved there, but now he gained soo much weight. Why is that?

wow! thanks for the tips. I'm impressed you speak clear and good english.I'll subscribe your channel.

"our house aren't hot" Me questioning my life why my house is on fire on summer days: it's such a nice wind here 😃 *changes my clothes into more breeze*

fish and veges will make anyone slim

Amazing. I'm learning Japanese as a subject. But, it's hard. But, i love it

I eat one meal a day. No proosessed foods. I drink lots of green tea. and eat very very little meat..But lots of fresh veg. Thank you.

This video makes me love japan so much!! I get frustrated with how easy it is to do things like dishwashing and clothes drying in Australia, sometimes a bit of a challenge is really good for you! Seems like Japan has a much healthier culture :D

I love this video! Western eating habits are so unhealthy. I love learning things about how other cultures eat! Thank you for this video

My mom cooks rice and fish ever day. I drink lots of green tea and eats rice cakes. I have to do the dishes hand wash and I have to do the laundry hand wash. And I eat small portions and I'm not allowed to eat sweets. OMG MY MOM DID HALF OF THESE TIPS. LIKE THE WITCH FROM TANGLED SAID "MOTHER KNOWS BEST" A.k.a I'm german and I live in America

I don't have washing machine as well as dishwasher. don't eat oily thing either sugery things but I'm fat so what should I do.

You are such wonderful brilliant person & a little bit funny.. I loved it! Thank You so much!

Well, even though Japanese are much slimmer that the West (in general) I don´t think that exercise is factor. I think the main reason is that Japanese eat real food, and do not tend to snack as much in between meals. I also wonder if genetics has something to do with.

🙋Hi, I really noticed how hygienic your skin is.. Your facials skin looks so moisturize and 👍beautiful!!

I don't know why I found this video relaxing, but I did.

Hi!!! I found this useful!!!! I really admire Japanese!!!! 😊😊😊

Being from Hawai'I know how to thank you: "Domo arigato gozaimasu."

Some of these make sense. I like that the portions are small. It helps people savour each bite. The fast food portions in Canada are way too big! Oh and I love my dishwasher lol

may I know what is the average waist measurements for woman in japan? if more than what measurement is considered chubby?

You are so polite and yes, you did offer some useful information. Thank-you.

I thought people stayed thin by refusing to eat at McDonalds or Burger King.

I am so impressed by your tips I've started following it😚😚. oh I am from India and I love Japan too just like u love our country. lots of love. take care of us in this way always.

Not all oil is bad. And what does eating so much fish do for the ecosystems of the ocean? I try to limit my fish if i dont know where it came from and how it was harvested. I dont like mass fishing that is unregulated. There are not really any trains to ride like you have here in florida where i live. I have to drive to get anywhere. I live almost 30 miles from town.

I love tea and other infusions with nothing added. It takes a while to get used to when you have been taught to always drink sweet things. I no longer drink my calories except with the occasional frappe or alcohol.

this is quite informative. I wish our American diet wasn't so indulgent. so many of us wouldn't be morbidly obese. and also if more of us got more exercise. one question... how do you dry your clothes by hand? other than hanging them up to dry on a clothesline.

You are so natural and organic. I love the way your opinion presentation.

Great personality! Hehe thanks for sharing!!

thank you for the tips. Very helpful. I will work on smaller portions like you said!

Is she pure japanese? I'm so surprised her english is soooo good and very well, as i know japanese hard to learn english so she kinda shock me actually hehe.. Btw, everyday i walk for about 1km i think.. But the weight still there lol 😂 i kinda jeaulous with japan lifestyle and food tho, in Indonesia so much high calories food and the transportation so easy to find hmm.. I want to move there 😂 Ps: sorry for my bad english