Japan has the second highest life expectancy in the world, at 84.74 years, compared with 71 years, the global life expectancy.  It is ranked among the top 10 nations for health, due to an active lifestyle, high-quality health care,  and healthy diets.  Japan also ranks among the ten countries that rank lowest in cancer rates.  Not only is it known for innovative medical technologies, Japan offers a rich reservoir of ancient, time-tested and natural remedies.