{"id":83115,"date":"2021-09-08T18:21:31","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T09:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=83115"},"modified":"2021-09-10T09:51:33","modified_gmt":"2021-09-10T00:51:33","slug":"okinawan-food-longevity-okiham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/okinawan-food-longevity-okiham\/","title":{"rendered":"Okiham: Okinawan Food and the Secret of Longevity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Japanese cuisine is world-famous, but there is much more food to try than sushi, ramen, or tempura. Japan’s varied landscape stretches from the tropical islands of Okinawa<\/a> to the wintery highlands of Hokkaido<\/a>. Thanks to this diversity, Japanese cuisine offers an unlimited number of gastronomic delights, where seasonal and locally sourced products are essential to the diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although each region has its own unique and special dish, Okinawan food has a strong and independent identity due to its unique history, subtropical climate, and influence from other countries. Okinawans are famous for their longevity, and it’s believed that the secret to their health and long life is related to their diet. Okiham is a processed food company<\/a> located in Yomitan village<\/a> that wants to spread the history and benefits of Okinawan food, not only among the islanders and mainland Japan but also around the world. In the Voyapon Store<\/a>, you can find some of their products and enjoy the authentic taste of Okinawa quickly and easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Okinawan Food: The Fountain of Youth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Okinawa Prefecture<\/a> is known for the long life expectancy and exceptional health of its inhabitants.<\/strong> In fact, it is classified as a blue zone, a region in the world where people live much longer than average<\/a>. As studies have been conducted to understand the reasons for this unusually long and healthy life, it has been concluded that Okinawan food is a key element.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The History of Ryukyu Okinawan Cuisine <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Okinawan food, also known as Ryukyuan cuisine, has been nurtured through history and exchanges with other countries to become ingrained in the lives of Okinawans. This type of cuisine incorporates local ingredients, different cooking techniques, customs, and other aspects of Okinawa\u2019s lifestyle<\/strong>, such as their respect for nature and their ties and bonds with family and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n