There could be any number of reasons why Japanese people are generally thought of as much slimmer than their western counterparts -- Maybe it's genetics or maybe it's something they're doing differently. Since we can't change our genetics, but we can change out habits, here are five dieting tips from Japan [1]:

• Driving isn't too Popular in Japan
• People Eat Lots of Fish in Japan
• Tofu is a Favorite in Japan
• Slower Eating is Practiced in Japan
• Canned and Frozen Vegetables are Avoided in Japan

Source [2]