Nihonjinfufu's Shoukakukou Store (小恰好商店)

Abdominal pain that wouldn't go away despite "no abnormalities" found in tests—the cause was, surprisingly, a parasite.

Both gastroscopy and colonoscopy showed no abnormalities. Stomach medication was ineffective. Store manager Miko, who had lived in Taiwan for 13 years, suffered from unexplained abdominal pain, gas, and bloating. The cause was a parasite (Strongyloides stercoralis). I will share my personal experience, from how antibiotics disrupted and worsened my gut environment, to the changes in my body after deworming, and how I rebuilt my gut environment.

2026.04.14

Body Balance & Health Tips

Eat the Rainbow! The Truth About Phytochemicals and Vegetables That Longevity Research is Focusing On

What are phytochemicals? This book clearly explains the relationship between vegetable colors and health benefits, drawing on longevity research and the latest food trends. It also delves into issues such as pesticides and modern vegetables, and the differences between phytochemicals and animal-based foods.

2026.04.04

Food Safety & How to Choose

The health benefits of matcha: A thorough explanation of the "world's most powerful drink" that even a Harvard professor drinks every morning!

Dr. Sinclair of Harvard University drinks matcha every morning. The latest research explains the anti-aging, cognitive function protection, and cancer prevention effects of EGCG. Why organic is essential because you consume the whole tea leaf, the reality of counterfeit products rampant in the global boom, and how to choose reliable Kirishima organic matcha.

2026.03.26

Food Safety & How to Choose

Is the "salmon" you're eating really good for you? — The crucial difference between "salmon" and "trout," the reality of aquaculture, and the global fear of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Is salmon actually farmed rainbow trout? Chilean silver salmon uses 500 times more antibiotics than Norway, and its flesh is colored with feed. Continuously consuming farmed salmon also carries the risk of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Cross-border e-commerce shop manager miko provides a thorough explanation of the differences between salmon and trout, the realities of aquaculture, the dark side of imported foods, and how to choose wild salmon.

2026.03.21

Food Safety & How to Choose

Miranda Kerr does it every morning too! The amazing effects of "dry brushing," a Japanese health and beauty method that's attracting worldwide attention.

Miranda Kerr's 20-year-long dry brushing practice has its roots in Japanese dry-brush friction. This article explains why organic cotton towels made using the legendary Meiji-era spinning technique "Garabo" are ideal for delicate Asian skin.

2026.03.20

Body Balance & Health Tips

The story of chemicals entering through the skin—considering the risks lurking around us through real-world examples of "transcutaneous sensitization"

The Tea Drop Soap incident, cochineal dye, hair dye, latex gloves, walnut allergies—five real-life examples of "transcutaneous sensitization," where chemicals enter the body through the skin, are thoroughly explained. From the mechanism by which surfactants break down the skin barrier to the effects on children and pets. Knowledge to protect your family, shared by Miko, the manager of Shoukakukou Store (小恰好商店).

2026.03.18

Daily Necessities & Skin Care

The Truth About Surfactants! Why Going Shampoo-Free and Skin Fasting May Help You Avoid Health Risks

This article thoroughly explains the health risks of cationic surfactants (Quats) found in shampoos and conditioners. The percutaneous absorption rate through the scalp is 3.5 times higher than through the arm. It also examines the link to the rapidly increasing incidence of cancers: approximately 4.5 times higher for breast cancer, 9 times higher for uterine cancer, and 24 times higher for prostate cancer. We introduce methods for practicing shampoo-free and skin-fasting, as well as botanical shampoo bars free of synthetic surfactants.

2026.03.17

Daily Necessities & Skin Care

The "spermidine" contained in Yaeyama Chlorella is amazing! The true identity of the anti-aging ingredient that is attracting worldwide attention.

Yaeyama Chlorella boasts an astonishing spermidine content of 150mg/100g—approximately six times that of wheat germ and about five times that of other companies' chlorella. Based on papers from Cell, Science, and Kyoto University, this book thoroughly explains the power and methods of consumption of this "rejuvenating ingredient" that promotes autophagy.

2026.03.14

Yaeyama Chlorella Detox

The real reason for sleepless nights is "nocturnal hypoglycemia" -- honey before bed is the secret to improving sleep quality and staying young!

A sudden drop in blood sugar levels may be the cause of your waking up in the middle of the night. Miko, the store manager, explains how eating honey before bed replenishes liver glycogen and suppresses cortisol secretion, as well as the science behind fermented honey, which has 6.7 times the GABA.

2026.03.09

Body Balance & Health Tips

Comparing 4 Types of Okinawan Turmeric: How to Choose & Best Combinations

Compare the ingredients and effects of four types of turmeric: autumn, spring, white, and purple. Learn how to choose the right one for your needs, the synergistic effects of blending the four types, and how to increase absorption by 20 times with long pepper. Miko, the manager of an authorized Okinawa pesticide-free turmeric store, shares her experience.

2026.03.02

Carefully Curated Seasonings & Foods