Japan has long been renowned for its approach to health and nutrition, which is deeply rooted in its culture and education system. On my recent trip to Japan as a guest of Yakult, I learnt very quickly how the Japanese prioritise nutrition from an early age, ensuring it becomes a lifelong habit, and I think we could learn by taking a leaf out of their book!
At first glance, the Japanese Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival looks barbaric and bizarre. A referee wearing a demon mask attempts to make one-year-olds cry while they are being held in the air by grown men wearing sumo wrestlers’ loincloths. But there’s more to this intriguing ritual than meets the eye.
Run. Don’t walk. The Jetstar Return for free sale just dropped. You can get flights to Japan for under $300 return and it includes school holidays.