Category: Japan

10 Japanese Supplements You Should Know About | Overrated or Underrated

Japan is home to some of the healthiest and longest living people in the world. So today we’re looking at Japanese supplements to see if they have anything to do with why Japanese people live such long and healthy lives and, more importantly, to see whether Japanese supplements are actually overrated or underrated. 10 Japanese…
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Are Japanese Superfoods Overrated or Underrated?

Japan is full of delicious and nutritious food, but in this video I’m sharing my review of 10 Japanese superfoods based on the research-backed nutritional benefits, not my personal preference. Which one is your favorite? Are Japanese Superfoods Overrated or Underrated? (VIDEO) Enjoy the video and remember to leave a comment! Thanks, Menya Hinga Health…
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How To Save Money Buying Groceries in Japan | Niku no Hanamasa (肉のハナマサ)

If you buy groceries at your local supermarket every day, you’re wasting your time and money. In this video I’ll show you how and why Niku no Hanamasa (肉のハナマサ) is the best and cheapest place to buy groceries in Japan. How To Save Money Buying Groceries in Japan | Niku no Hanamasa (肉のハナマサ) (VIDEO) Enjoy…
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How To Read Nutrition Facts & Ingredient Lists (especially for Tokyo expats)

Nutrition facts with ingredient lists are required on nearly every food in the world and knowing how to read them is a must if you want to lose weight, build muscle, and improve your overall health. In this video I’ll show you how to read and understand nutrition facts, how to make sense of ingredient…
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How To Eat Healthy Without Cooking | My Top 3 High Protein, Low Calorie Foods from Japanese Conbinis

If you ever find yourself with very little time, very few options, or very little desire to cook, these 3 ready-made meals from Japanese convenience stores (aka Conbinis) are the healthiest options I could find. They’re all high in protein, low in calories, taste great, and cost less than $5. How To Eat Healthy Without…
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SOGO Fitness Mini-Undokai (Sports Day) at Tokyo Sport Playground | Featuring Radio Taiso X

An Undokai (Sports Day) is held once a year at every elementary school across Japan, so today we at SOGO Fitness hosted our first ever Mini-Undokai for adults. SOGO Fitness is Japan’s biggest volunteer fitness community that hosts free weekly workouts and healthy lifestyle events including outdoor bootcamps, running, kickboxing, yoga, swimming, cycling, and special…
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Why Are Gyms So Expensive In Japan?! WARNING: Unsolicited Rant

Even though I worked as a personal trainer for nearly 8 of the 11 years that I’ve lived in Japan I still don’t understand why gyms are so ridiculously expensive in Tokyo. So sit down and strap in for the rant you didn’t ask for (but I think you deserve). Why Are Gyms So Expensive…
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SOGO Bootcamp | The Best And Biggest Free Workout In Japan

SOGO Bootcamp is the best and biggest free outdoor workout in Tokyo, Japan. For details about when, where, and how to register, check out the link below. https://www.facebook.com/groups/sogo.fitness SOGO Bootcamp | The Best And Biggest Free Workout In Japan (VIDEO) Enjoy the video and remember to leave a comment! Thanks, Menya Hinga Health & Performance…
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The Best Dumplings in Tokyo: Din Tai Fung (鼎泰豐)

My first time eating Taiwanese dumplings in Tokyo. Not the healthiest dinner but all things considered it’s delicious and nutritious. If you like Chinese food and you’ve never been to Din Tai Fung, definitely get involved. The Best Dumplings in Tokyo: Din Tai Fung (鼎泰豐) Enjoy the video and remember to leave a comment! Thanks,…
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Healthy Japanese Food: The Muscle Restaurant (筋肉食堂)

皆さん今日は筋肉食堂へ行ってきます! If you’re looking for healthy, high-protein, low-fat Japanese food in order to build lean muscle or shed body fat, you have to check out The Muscle Restaurant. Healthy Japanese Food: The Muscle Restaurant (筋肉食堂) Enjoy the video and remember to leave a comment! Thanks, Menya Hinga Holistic Fitness Coach Are You Ready To Transform…
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