If you’ve ever had to endure a Tokyo commute at rush hour, you may not get the sense that the Japanese are very happy. However, Japan Times senior staff writer Alex K.T. Martin has been keeping track of the mood of the nation, and he thinks the country could be a lot happier than we are usually led to believe. 

On this week’s Deep Dive he talks about his visit in the summer to Japan’s “happiest town,” and why exercise and a strong sense of community may have them living an extra 10 years healthier. 

Inside Japan’s happiest town (Alex K.T. Martin, The Japan Times)

Is Japan happy? (Alex K.T. Martin, The Japan Times)

Kodoku: The fine line between solitude and loneliness in Japan (Alex K.T. Martin, The Japan Times)

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