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日本に根付いた“午後の贅沢”-アフタヌーンティー文化の広がり-

ふんわりと香る紅茶の湯気、華やかに盛りつけられたスイーツやセイボリー、そして静かな時間。アフタヌーンティーといえば、かつてはイギリス上流階級の社交文化の象徴でした。しかし、近年の日本ではその枠を超え、季節のイベントや自分へのご褒美、あるいは大切な人との特別な時間として、幅広く愛される文化へと進化しています。◆ 日本におけるアフタヌーンティーのはじまりアフタヌーンティーが日本に紹介されたのは、...

Are food allergies treatable?

-Treatment, hope, and how to cope with everyday life- Food allergy. It is a familiar yet serious health issue in which the food we eat on a daily basis can sometimes be life-threatening. The num...

Have you heard the term "carbohydrate fatigue" around town lately?

Many people today suffer from chronic ailments such as "I just can't shake off the fatigue," "I feel extremely sleepy in the afternoon," and "I can't concentrate for long." The cause of these probl...

The current state of gluten-free in Japan - "wheat-free" as an option

The term "gluten-free" is increasingly appearing on cafe menus and supermarket product labels these days. But how widespread is gluten-free actually in Japan? ■ Japan's unique circumstances differ ...

Glycation of the body accelerates aging!? What is the invisible enemy "AGEs"?

Are you aware of the phenomenon called "glycation" that occurs in our bodies every day? It may not be a term you're familiar with, but if you care about beauty and health, it's a keyword you'll ...

The origins of Mother's Day: A global holiday born from gratitude

The second Sunday of May is known as "Mother's Day" in Japan, a special day to express daily gratitude to mothers. There are various ways to celebrate Mother's Day, such as giving carnations, writ...