ZEN-SATIONAL PHILOSOPHIES FROM JAPAN

When it comes to leading a long, meaningful life, the Japanese lead by example. We explore the principles they live by and how these can be embraced

- Ruchika Garg

In the game of life, the Japanese stand tall. With one of the highest life expectancies in the world, Japan sets an example on living a life that is not just long, but also fulfilling and purposeful. While healthy lifestyle choices, including a balanced diet and regular exercise, have a huge rule to play, many philosophies that the Japanese live by are known to contribute to the country’s impressive health outcomes.

Over the years, these concepts have found takers around the world for their well-being and personal growth benefits. Closer home, Trove Experiences, an initiative promoting enriching travel experiences, conducted forest bathing in Delhi’s Sanjay Van earlier this month, inspired by the Japanese concept of ‘shinrinyoku’. RaunakMunot, founder, tells us, “With a growing interest in wellness, Japanese concepts are gaining momentum. That’s why we organised shinrin-yoku or forest bathing in Pune and Delhi, and received a great response.”

A LEAF FROM THE JAPANESE BOOK OF LIFE