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Parasols in Japan

In Summer many Japanese women can be seen on the streets wearing a parasol, even in cloudy days. They are really careful protecting themselves against the sun. Not all of them, but most Japanese women consider that the whiter their skin the better. Having a white skin is considered a very important part of beauty around here.

Summer shadows

Summer shadows

Summer shadows

Summer shadows

Summer shadows

Japanese parasol

Japanese parasol

Japanese parasol

Summer random shots

Happy?

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Japan and Spain rank 1st and 2nd in life expectancy

According to the last study of the OCDE Japan is the country with the highest life expectancy in the world (86.4 years) while Spain (my home country) ranks second (84.9 years). I am not an expert and most likely nobody knows for sure but I dare to say that probably two key elements in common between Spain and Japan are a healthy diet and a relatively good healthcare system (even though very different).

Life Expectancy

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Electronic cigarettes in Japan

It seems like electronic cigarettes have been on the market all around the world for some time, however I didn’t know about them until recently. It turns out that lately I see them everywhere, even in newsstands and Japanese supermarkets. It’s healthy!!

Electronic cigarettes in Japan

Electronic cigarettes in Japan
Notice how well designed is the package to conveniently recharge it.

Japanese electronic cigarettes