5 Japanese superfoods for a longer, healthier life

Written by: Deepa

5 August 2025

Do you want to eat like the Japanese & stay healthy? The Japanese are famous for their low disease rates & long life expectancy. What's their secret? 

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Their diet! Luckily, we all have access to 5 Japanese superfoods that you can use to be healthier & feel better.

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Miso is made from fermented soybeans and is full of probiotics, which are beneficial for digestion. Miso soup also contains antioxidants, vitamins, & can reduce inflammation.

Miso

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Matcha is powdered green tea that is high in catechins, particularly EGCG. It improves brain function, increases metabolism, and provides lasting calm energy without jitters.

Matcha

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Nori, wakame, & kombu are types of seaweed that contain iodine. Also, omega-3s, fiber, & antioxidants help with thyroid function & naturally detoxify the body.

Seaweed

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Nori, wakame, & kombu are types of seaweed that contain iodine. Also, omega-3s, fiber, & antioxidants help with thyroid function & naturally detoxify the body.

Shitake Mushrooms

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Pathogenic rinderpest is also a mild diuretic of low calories that helps break up fat & aid in digestion. It helps coordinate the liver toward inflammation.

Radishes

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Include these 5 superfoods in your lifestyle, & see major differences in your health. It only takes small, meaningful changes to have a brighter tomorrow.

Final Takeaway

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