Summer!! The Story of a Vintage Hebel Haus Built in 1972, Part 04
A Monologue from a 54-Year-Old Hebel Haus: Discussing Blood Pressure, Disasters, and When to Buy a Home
Blood Pressure and Health Management: Reviewing Your Diet is the Best Medicine!
My blood pressure readings are also 104-114 systolic / 66-68 diastolic and in perfect shape! It will take a little longer for my leg to heal, but I am recovering steadily. Ever since I had a brain-related health scare in my late 40s, I have made a concerted effort to live a life that keeps my blood pressure strictly under control.
The secret to lowering blood pressure is actually very simple!
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Stop eating junk food, dining out, and eating convenience store meals; start making your own food from scratch, starting with the seasonings!” That is all there is to it.If you are worried that your blood pressure is high and won't go down, before relying on medication, please try reviewing your daily diet to focus on home cooking. If you change your mindset, your body will respond accordingly!
Regarding the Earthquake in Kyushu: My Heartfelt Sympathies
There was a major earthquake in Kyushu the other day. I would like to express my deepest condolences to those who lost their lives and my heartfelt sympathies to everyone affected by the disaster. As someone who once lived in Kyushu, my heart truly aches.
Disasters can happen anytime and anywhere, and sometimes your fate depends on where you happen to be the moment one occurs. If there is a safe evacuation site or a place with relatives nearby, please prioritize the elderly and children, and do not hesitate to evacuate temporarily—make “protecting your life” your top priority.
Let’s also make sure to check our daily preparations, such as water and food (my household keeps a one-month supply on hand).
Home Ownership vs. Renting: Now is Definitely the Era of “Renting”! ...But for a “Hobby Home,” Home Ownership is the Only Choice!
【Reasons to Recommend “Renting” in This Day and Age】
For the younger generation (those in their 20s and 30s) and those looking to buy a home, I strongly recommend “renting” as a general rule.
Interest rates are rising and material costs are soaring.
The burden of property taxes, fire and earthquake insurance, and future repair costs (you need to save about 500,000 yen per year!) is significant.
Due to the increasing problem of vacant houses, a significant drop in housing prices and changes in systems and technology are expected in 10 to 20 years.
In the event of a disaster or sudden environmental change, renting allows you to move flexibly.
【Reasons to Choose “Home Ownership” Anyway: A Home is the Ultimate Hobby!】 ...While I am a “pro-renting” advocate when it comes to efficiency and cost-performance, if you ask why I live in a home I own, in a word, it’s because “my home is my hobby!”
The sturdy steel frame unique to Hebel Haus from the 1970s and 80s, and the interior with the warmth of wood crafted by artisans.
The freedom to customize walls and floor plans to suit my own tastes.
The daily luxury of enjoying charcoal-grilled food on the balcony with “family and friends,” or eating “breakfast” while feeling the cool morning breeze.
You have to be prepared for repair costs and mortgage payments, but for those who are romantics at heart and want to “make their home a playground and enjoy life,” home ownership has an irreplaceable charm.
The hot days will continue for a while longer, so please take care of yourselves!