
Okinawan Superfoods: How Local Ingredients Promote Longevity
Okinawa was once known as a prefecture of longevity. Recognizing this remarkable achievement, Okinawa Governor Masahide Ōta officially declared Okinawa a “World Longevity Region” in 1995. From 1975 to 2005, Okinawan women consistently held the top spot for longevity, while Okinawan men also claimed the highest life expectancy in the nation in 1985. One of the primary reasons for this…