- October 27, 2026
【A Roughly 10-Fold Gap】Comparing Obesity Rates in Japan and America, the Health Risks of Different Diets, and What to Watch Out For
There's roughly a 10-fold gap between obesity rates in Japan and America. This article clearly explains how WHO and Japanese standards for obesity differ, the food culture and environment behind high obesity in America, why Japanese food has protected people's health, and the growing risk of hidden obesity among Japanese people as diets become Westernized. It also introduces Japanese-style eating habits and ways to create “time without eating” that you can start today.
