By Vijay Kumar Malesu Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Jun 18 2025 A major study finds that workers who stick to traditional or modernized Japanese diets report fewer symptoms of depression, highlighting the mental health power of culturally tailored nutrition. Association between the Japanese-style diet and low prevalence of depressive symptoms: Japan Epidemiology Collaboration on Occupational Health Study . Image Credit: rocharibeiro / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the