wellness

Tokugawa Ieyasu: Japan’s Most Cutthroat Health Nut?

Japan's most ruthless and efficient ruler believed a good diet was the key to success. Here's how he kept his edge, according…

In Praise of the Japanese Toilet Seat

When is a toilet not just a toilet? We have the straight poop on Japan's mighty contributions to the art of elimination.

A Tale of Two Cancers: The Short, Full Lives of Kobayashi Mao and Kuroki Nana

The tale of two very similar women, and their very similar struggle.