Hello. This time, following up on the previous column, I would like to talk about the “power of hydrogen” that I newly realized through my recent experience of returning to Japan after a long time.

Beyond the clients who received the massage plus hydrogen treatment, I also had the opportunity to offer hydrogen experiences to my university friends and other interested individuals. One particularly memorable moment was the “single-leg hydrogen foot bath experience,” where participants immersed just one foot in the bath. After standing up 30 minutes later, many were amazed, exclaiming, “One foot feels so light, and the other is heavy—it’s strange!” Furthermore, by the next day, I received messages from everyone saying, “I slept soundly,” a moment when they truly felt the circulation effect of hydrogen.

For those who find it difficult to incorporate hydrogen inhalation or baths, hydrogen water and supplements are also available options. During this stay, I visited the company that developed the technology to extract hydrogen from perilla and spoke with the 90-year-old company president who is the developer. He explained the technology using various documents, and the session, which was scheduled for 90 minutes, eagerly extended to over two hours. As I was leaving, the president himself drove me to the Shinkansen station, and there was even an incident where he effortlessly carried my suitcase, which weighed over 20 kilograms. Witnessing his youthful energy—he runs three kilometers once a week—reaffirmed the power of the hydrogen contained in the supplement. I plan to actively introduce such supplements in the future as an accessible option to incorporate into daily life.

Moreover, during my stay, I also performed hydrogen concentration checks for clients who had purchased devices previously. The performance of affordable inhalers can significantly change with regular maintenance. If you feel that “I haven’t felt much change recently” or “the output is low,” I recommend a concentration measurement first. With proper care, you can use the equipment with greater peace of mind.

Looking back, I truly feel that hydrogen is a reassuring partner that stays close to our daily lives, supporting us regardless of age or physical condition.