[Book Introduction] 102-Year-Old Active Beauty Expert Certified by Guinness World Records Speaks! The Surprising Secrets to 'Being Healthier and More Beautiful Than Ever'

Tama-chan and GG Yumeta's Witty Talk!! [Beauty & Health]

Tama-chan:“Grandpa, that 102-year-old beauty advisor on TV the other day was amazing, wasn't she! Did you hear she released a second book? What could be the secret to staying so healthy and beautiful?”

GG Yumeta:“Oh, Tama-chan! I'm glad you asked! GG loves topics like that. You mean Tomoko Horino, right? To be active and working at 102, and even releasing a second book—we can't compete with that. Her secret... hehehe, it's a bit of a painful topic for us seniors, too.”

Tama-chan:“Eh? It's painful even for you, Grandpa? What is it, what is it?”

GG Yumeta:“Hehehe. Well, Tama-chan, first of all, Ms. Horino really cherishes what she 'loves.' Whether it's food or beauty. For example, she says it's not good to be too restrictive with what you want to eat. Grandpa tends to only eat things that are 'good for the body,' but Ms. Horino says, 'The food you love is the best medicine.' However! She wisely decides to limit white rice to 150 grams per meal—so, isn't that smart? Maybe I should stop having large portions from now on...”

Tama-chan:“Wow, so it's okay to eat what you love! But she does decide on the amount of rice. I guess balance is important, huh?”

GG Yumeta:“Exactly! That's right, Tama-chan. You're so sharp. And as for beauty, it's also simple. **You've probably heard 'beauty is built day by day' until your ears are tired, right? But Ms. Horino has been doing it until age 102, which is what makes it truly convincing. Specifically, she says 'always rinse your face 10 times.'** Tama-chan, are you doing that properly? Grandpa just puts on face wash and then does a quick rinse in the shower, so Ms. Horino would probably scold me.”

Tama-chan:“Hahaha! Grandpa, you're too careless! But rinsing 10 times, huh? It sounds like a lot of work to do every day, but I wonder if I could do it for the sake of beauty?”

GG Yumeta:“That's the spirit! And for health, she says to stretch your hands, feet, and shoulders in the bath every day. That's something we can do too, right? Even a GG like me who tends to just zone out in the tub needs to follow her example. If your body moves, your heart feels lighter, they say.”

Tama-chan:“Stretching in the bath! I could do that every day! It sounds nice and relaxing!”

GG Yumeta:“Right? And Tama-chan, the thing that made me think 'I see!' the most was Ms. Horino's mindset. She says, **'A clean heart is the source of vitality.'** She always keeps a smile on her face and maintains a positive heart. And she says she values her hobbies and enjoys interacting with people 'to color her life with joy.' Grandpa only has weeding the garden as a hobby lately, but maybe I should follow Ms. Horino's example and spend more time chatting with a cute granddaughter like you. Also, the phrase **'Lifelong active! Making life shine even at work'** is great too. It's amazing that she continues to do work she loves. After all, it's important for humans to 'have something to do' no matter how old they get.”

Tama-chan:“So it's about continuing to do what you love and always smiling! I think I can do that! But isn't your hobby of weeding a bit too plain, Grandpa?”

GG Yumeta:“Ugh... grrr... Well, that has its own charm too, Tama-chan... In short, Ms. Horino's secret isn't anything special. It's just doing the obvious things, obviously, and continuing them happily. And above all, it's about your mindset. How about it? Do you want to aim to be a sparkling grandma even when you're 102, Tama-chan?”

Tama-chan:“Yeah! I'll aim for it! I want to be a sparkling grandma like Ms. Horino, always smiling and continuing to do what I love!”