https://medical-news.org/10-reasons-japanese-women-stay-slim-dont-look-old/2321/ ".. 13. A universal healthcare system Much has been talked about the healthcare in the US and other countries. A big downside to it is the expensive program that many are obliged to follow. We often tend to pay staggering amounts of money for routine surgeries. This is without mentioning the medications and other medical necessities. In Japan, health is a priority and the government treats it that way. Every single person in Japan has their healthcare completely covered by the state. The entire program takes only 10% of the GDP, which is much less than many western countries. Paid for by the government, every single citizen can enjoy the benefits of this system. Because healthcare is free, people don’t have to shy away from regular checkups. In other countries, people simply don’t do this due to the hassle and the immense costs. In Japan, going to a monthly checkup is nothing strange. That way,...