50,000 Japanese people crossed the age of 100 this year.
In 15 years, more than one million people who have passed the age of 100 will live in Japan.
This is an indicator never before seen in any country in the world.
Someone might say that the secret to the Japanese living long is in their eating habits – for example, eating raw fish and seaweed.
But this approach is not correct.
There are many countries in the world whose populations eat only seafood and fruits and vegetables, yet they still live half as long as the Japanese. These are mainly people in countries located on the shores of warm oceans.
So what stands behind this unique longevity?
Is it just nutrition?
Or is there a deeper reason?
Possibly, the Japanese are the only people on earth who do not spoil their conversation partner's mood in daily communication, who try not to ruin their mood and do not upset them. They control their thoughts and make efforts so that negative feelings do not pass to the person in front of them. Being positive in Japanese society is not only a cultural norm but also the cornerstone of longevity and well-being. The culture of communication is instilled in people from childhood in school, family, and workplace.
This positive way of thinking also affects their economic indicators. Despite Japan having limited land resources and almost no natural wealth, Japan remains one of the most developed and richest countries in the world. Currently, the average monthly wage in the country is around 3,500 US dollars.
The main reason for the Japanese people's success and longevity is their internal discipline, emotional intelligence, and collective immunity against negative energy. They understand well that negative thoughts not only spoil the mood of those around but also harm a person's own health.
For centuries, the Japanese have removed the word "no" from their lexicon. This is not just a matter of literary language but a result of internal culture and control over thought. Children learn from school that negative thoughts harm the general welfare of society. They consciously learn to manage their thoughts and emotions.
Unfortunately, in many societies, people still do not understand that thoughts are the seeds of the future — both at the individual and collective levels. Each of us must learn to control our inner world because this not only improves our quality of life but also lays the foundation for the healthy future of our family, children, and society as a whole.
The Japanese know that the secret to long life is not in seafood, technology, or wealth, but in positive thinking, emotional balance, and conscious communication.
Thus, our thoughts are the architects of our lives. Positivity is the most accurate and effective medicine for a long life.
İbrahim Nebioğlu
