Japanese culture
Why You’d Stay Thin in Japan (Even If You Tried Not To)
Have you ever wondered why Japan has an exceptionally low obesity rate of only about 4%, despite a culture that lo...
What I Learned Growing Up in Japan About Beating Summer Fatigue
You know that thing where the first hot day of summer feels amazing — finally, sun, patio drinks, no more jackets — a...
Why Japanese Are So Healthy? IG Live with Samurai Matcha
At R's KOSO, we recently had the pleasure of hosting a live discussion with Eriko, our nutritional advisor, and Samur...
5 Japanese Self-Care Habits to Start the New Year
As December arrives, many of us start thinking about the goals we set at the beginning of the year. And suddenly, tha...
Declutter Your Rules, Declutter Your Life: Simple Decluttering Habits for a Happier, Healthier You
The Weight of “Osouji”
In Japan, the end of the year is always linked to Osouji or Ōsōji (大掃除)—the tradition of deep ...