I’m 50: Small Japanese Healthy Habits I Learned From My Grandparents
Mayu - life in Japan
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Thirty years ago, my grandparents lived healthy, active lives well into their late 80s—without going to the gym or taking supplements.
What kinds of habits did they have?
I’m a 50-year-old homemaker living in Japan. After experiencing several health issues and learning to listen to my body, I gradually began returning to the traditional lifestyle my grandparents had followed so naturally.
In this video, I’ll share the healthy habits I continue to practice—from drinking warm water in the morning, to eating traditional Japanese meals based on “Mago wa Yasashii,” doing yoga and Radio Taiso, and relaxing in a hot bath.
This is a record of the small, everyday habits rooted in Japanese life—habits that don’t require a gym or any special equipment.
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0:00 Highlights
0:16 My grandparents, who stayed healthy into their late 80s
1:36 Modern conveniences and everyday movement
3:29 Morning habit: Drinking warm water
4:25 Gentle exercise: Yoga and Radio Taiso
6:08 Sitting on the floor: A part of Japanese life
6:37 Traditional Japanese food and “Mago wa Yasashii”
11:34 Itadakimasu
13:09 Time to soak in a hot bath
14:03 A walk through the seasons
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Seit dem habe ich enorm zugenommen und gesundheitliche Probleme haben sich sehr verstärkt. Und das mit fast 42! Dein Video inspiriert mich wieder die Kraft zu finden mich auf zu raffen und gesünder zu leben. Ich hoffe, dass ich das irgendwann so toll hinbekomme wie du. Übrigens finde ich die japanische Kochart wundervoll!!!! Alles Gute wünsche ich dir und ein ruhiges Leben, innen und außen. 🫶
hier ist Dir auch ein wundervolles Video gelungen. Deine Gedanken zu Gesundheit, Bewegung und Ernährung teile ich vollkommen. Besonders die Zubereitung des Essens war für mich sehr spannend und die Speisen sehen total lecker aus. Bei der Auswahl der Lebensmittel und der Zubereitung könnte ich noch viel von Dir lernen. In diesem Zusammenhang bewundere ich Deinen Umgang mit den Stäbchen. Seit einiger Zeit versuch ich diese auch hin und wieder zu benutzen, jedoch mit wenig Erfolg... ;-)
Liebe Grüße, Udo
I was wondering, which videos do you watch for the radio calisthenics and stretching? Or are there any you would recommend? I’d love to follow along with them too!
I’m 50: Small Japanese Healthy Habits I Learned From My Grandparents
Mayu - life in Japan
196,980 views
Thirty years ago, my grandparents lived healthy, active lives well into their late 80s—without going to the gym or taking supplements.
What kinds of habits did they have?
I’m a 50-year-old homemaker living in Japan. After experiencing several health issues and learning to listen to my body, I gradually began returning to the traditional lifestyle my grandparents had followed so naturally.
In this video, I’ll share the healthy habits I continue to practice—from drinking warm water in the morning, to eating traditional Japanese meals based on “Mago wa Yasashii,” doing yoga and Radio Taiso, and relaxing in a hot bath.
This is a record of the small, everyday habits rooted in Japanese life—habits that don’t require a gym or any special equipment.
⏱ Chapters
0:00 Highlights
0:16 My grandparents, who stayed healthy into their late 80s
1:36 Modern conveniences and everyday movement
3:29 Morning habit: Drinking warm water
4:25 Gentle exercise: Yoga and Radio Taiso
6:08 Sitting on the floor: A part of Japanese life
6:37 Traditional Japanese food and “Mago wa Yasashii”
11:34 Itadakimasu
13:09 Time to soak in a hot bath
14:03 A walk through the seasons
Thank you for watching.
Please select subtitles from the settings.
🇯🇵 About this channel
MayuVlog shares everyday life in Japan—including home cooking, seasonal living, and beautiful scenes from daily life.
If you enjoyed this video, I’d love it if you subscribed or left a comment 💕☺️
#JapanVlog #LifeInJapan #JapaneseHealthyHabits #JapaneseLifestyle #Wellness #DailyRoutine
My lifestyle is different from theirs, but I’d like to try the things I can bring into my own daily life. I’d also love to share what I’m practicing along the way.
I hope we can all stay healthy and feel well for as long as possible 😌
Which habit from this video would you like to try?
Or do you have your own healthy daily habit?
I’d love to hear about it in the comments 😊