Blue Zones: Okinawa
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Enter the Blue Zones
Find out where KOL Expeditions is going and why. Blue Zones are areas of the world where people live the longest. In these areas there are more centenarians, people over 100 years old, than anywhere else on the planet! Our mission in this KOL Expedition in Okinawa, Japan is to find out what the people are doing or not doing that makes them so healthy and live so long!
The Expedition Begins
Blue Zones are areas of the world where people live the longest. The team has hit the ground and is ready for adventure. Watch the first video to meet the team and see what they do on their first day!
Ostriches Go Wild!
The team followed your direction and checked out the ostriches in Okinawa. Find out what they eat and what you could do to improve your daily food intake. Don't forget to eat your colors!
Play Ball!
Baseball is a very popular sport in Japan. It's fun and good exercise at the same time.
Kid Profile: Mimisan
Meet some kids and find out what's important to them. Learn what they eat, what they like to do and what they worry about. They share many of the hopes and dreams of kids all over the world!
Yummy or Yucky?
Everyone has different tastes! The people in Okinawa eat a lot of food that comes from the sea. Watch the video to see squid cooked in its own ink and eel!
Whale Sharks
Go on an adventure to find the whale sharks. Find out why fish is important in the Okinawan diet and to yours too!
Music, Okinawan Style
Music is a very important part of healthy living in Okinawa, for both kids and older folks. Follow the team as they discover music everywhere, from the streets of Naha to a concert by Tink Tink, one of Okinawa's most popular bands.
She's a Warrior
Kids from 8-14 years old practice Karate together. Some have white belts and some have worked hard to reach the level of black belt. Watch this karate champion as she kicks and listens carefully to her teacher or sensei.
Will She Live to be 100?
Meet a 14-year old who's going to be a centenarian! Karara loves to run, listen to pop music and has a mean model walk. Learn the secrets of how she could live to be 103, just like her grandmother, Kamada.
Island Living
What is it like to live in Japan? Learn about the culture and people.
Food Tips
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