Comment by bonzon

In addition to what the article says, this particular island sure has a very healthy way of living overall, not necessarily in the medical sense.

Shops and offices open at noon, and people generally wake up late. They do stay up late at night.

In general, they don't follow a particular timetable, they go as they feel. They are mostly joyous and celebrating, with what we would call a "cafe culture" (only the are as likely to party with hard grappa-like liquors).

Their culture as relates to time is something that's unlike even nearby islands. This "on demand" thing? They are not for it.

Living in a wonderful land surrounded by wonderful, swimmable sea, doesn't hurt either.