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Izumo: The Beach Where Gods Land #japan  #spiritualhotspot #writerslife
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Izumo: The Beach Where Gods Land #japan #spiritualhotspot #writerslife

Hello from Shimane Prefecture, near Izumo Taisha — one of Japan’s oldest and most sacred shrines. This is said to be the beach where the gods land. Twenty-five years ago, I cycled the length of Japan in what my publisher called “a spiritual journey through Japan.” Along the way, I prayed Celtic pray...
Secrets From a 92 Year Old’s Life in Japan #longevity #healthylifespan #japan
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Secrets From a 92 Year Old’s Life in Japan #longevity #healthylifespan #japan

I left my boat three days ago to come to Shimane Prefecture, a Japanese longevity hotspot, more people live past 100 than anywhere else in the country. I came here to work on my book Longevity and the Art of Community: Lessons from Japan, but also to reflect on what it really means to live well and ...
Left the Boat Again Seeking Japan’s Longevity Secrets #japan #shimane #longevity #writerslife
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Left the Boat Again Seeking Japan’s Longevity Secrets #japan #shimane #longevity #writerslife

On my third research journey up the length of Japan, I’ve returned to Matsue Castle in Shimane Prefecture — the region that’s ranked number one in Japan for twelve consecutive years for the number of centenarians per 100,000 people. Just 48 hours ago, I left my boat in Amami, flew to Tokyo to surpr...
Radio Taiso and the Fishermen — The Art of Community at Dawn #boatlife  #JapanLife #writerslife
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Radio Taiso and the Fishermen — The Art of Community at Dawn #boatlife #JapanLife #writerslife

A few fishermen return from the sea, each with a single small catch, just a couple dozen fish in total. The fish are laid out in a colorful display, each one marked in its own unique way, ready for the brief but effecient auction. Local women also gather on the dock. Before the bidding starts, th...
The Art of Community: Japan’s Secret to Longevity
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The Art of Community: Japan’s Secret to Longevity

In Japan, the art of community isn’t just practiced — it’s spoken. Words ending in -kai mean a gathering with purpose — turning intention into habit. From the 90-year-old “Granny of the Fields” in Aichi, to the 84-year-old café owner on Ama Island, to the elders of Okinawa — when asked their secret...
What Sailors Should Know About Japan’s Typhoon Season
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What Sailors Should Know About Japan’s Typhoon Season

Hi, I’m Lowell Sheppard, back on board Wahine here in Buren Bay, Japan — well, almost! I’m checking in after some time away and happy to report she’s stayed dry and mold-free. But let’s talk about typhoon season in Japan — it’s not over yet. Even in mid-October, Japan can still get hit hard. Whethe...
Shinshu Salmon with Beverly Hills Ninja #JapanJourney #FreshwaterSalmon #BlueZoneBook
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Shinshu Salmon with Beverly Hills Ninja #JapanJourney #FreshwaterSalmon #BlueZoneBook

Here in the mountains, far from the ocean, they’ve bred a special freshwater salmon — a cross between rainbow trout and brown trout, that can’t reproduce. A delicious reminder that not everything lasting needs to multiply to make an impact. My friend and literary agent Koji, once a Hollywood ninja,...
Longevity Casts a Long Shadow #Longevity #BlueZones #HealthyAging #Resilience #Japan
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Longevity Casts a Long Shadow #Longevity #BlueZones #HealthyAging #Resilience #Japan

I left the boat behind in Amami and took the big boat to Okinawa ( read Ferry) and it is day 6 of my second journey this year to Japan`s Longevity Hot Spots. I am in Okinawa asking the question of what went wrong. Why is it not a Blue Zone anymore. Among the conversations I have had since I arriv...
Beyond the Blue Zone: Why Okinawa’s Healthy Lifespan Is Falling #japan #bluezone #boatlife
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Beyond the Blue Zone: Why Okinawa’s Healthy Lifespan Is Falling #japan #bluezone #boatlife

At 4:30 AM I boarded a ferry south through the Ryukyu Islands, retracing the route Wahine and I had sailed just months ago. Destination: Okinawa—once called the Land of Immortals by the Chinese. But today, Okinawa is no longer a Blue Zone. In fact, it’s the only prefecture in Japan where lifespans a...
Day 3:  Lightning, Longevity & Leaving Wahine Behind #LongevityJourney #boatlife  #BlueZone
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Day 3: Lightning, Longevity & Leaving Wahine Behind #LongevityJourney #boatlife #BlueZone

Day 3 of my 30-day journey through Japan’s longevity hotspots took a surprising turn. While bailing out my tender in heavy rain, lightning struck close enough to shake the boat and leave me wondering if Wahine herself had been hit. Thankfully, everything survived — including me! Now I’m leaving Bure...
Day 2: Exploring Japan’s Longevity Secrets #resilience #bluezone #community
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Day 2: Exploring Japan’s Longevity Secrets #resilience #bluezone #community

Day 2 of my 30-day solo journey into Japan’s longevity hotspots. After yesterday’s Respect for the Aged Festival, today was cleanup day—but also a chance to reflect on last night’s celebration where over 100 villagers, young and old, gathered to honor those over 70. From karaoke and radio taiso to ...
Day 1: Celebrating Respect for the Aged Day in a Remote Japanese Village
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Day 1: Celebrating Respect for the Aged Day in a Remote Japanese Village

It’s Respect for the Aged Day here in Japan 🇯🇵—a national holiday that began back in 1947 as “Old Folks Day” before being renamed in the ’60s. I just learned that you officially qualify as “aged” here at 70… which makes me a newbie to the celebration! Here in the village of Buren, where I’m moored ...
Prepping for Respect For The Aged Festival #Longevity #Japan #nevertoolate
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Prepping for Respect For The Aged Festival #Longevity #Japan #nevertoolate

When the village where you are moored asks you to wear a sumo belt, you don’t say no! It`s Preparation day in Buren Village for the Respect for the Aged Festival. The sumo ring here is over 100 years old, and Kitamura-san, 80 years young, is still part of keeping the tradition alive. Tomorrow, I’l...
30 Days, 30 Videos: My Solo Journey Beyond the Blue Zone  #SlowTravelJapan #LongevityQuest #author
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30 Days, 30 Videos: My Solo Journey Beyond the Blue Zone #SlowTravelJapan #LongevityQuest #author

This weekend I begin a 30-day solo journey up the Pacific coast of Japan—not on my own sailboat Wahine, but aboard ferries and big boats captained by others. I’ll be revisiting waters I once sailed, exploring longevity hotspots, and asking tough questions—like why Okinawa is no longer a Blue Zone. A...
6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying a Boat #BoatingLife #Buyingaboat #LearnToBoat
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6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying a Boat #BoatingLife #Buyingaboat #LearnToBoat

Dreaming of owning a boat? Before you even buy one, there are six things I wish I had practiced or studied more. These are skills and habits that would have eased my anxiety, sped up my learning curve, and made the first days onboard far smoother. The best part? You don’t need a boat yet to start do...
Somewhere in Japan: Secret Beaches and Charming Harbors #SailingJapan #SecretBeaches #liveaboard
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Somewhere in Japan: Secret Beaches and Charming Harbors #SailingJapan #SecretBeaches #liveaboard

Blue skies. A sparkling coastline. A secret beach for a midday dip. This is sailing in Japan — beautiful, empty, almost untouched. In the Med or Caribbean, this would be crowded with yachts. Here, I counted just two others in the harbor. That’s what makes Japan so special to sail: endless coastlines...
Mold Check, Sea View, and Sailing Lessons Ahead #SailingLife #Liveaboard #NeverTooLate
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Mold Check, Sea View, and Sailing Lessons Ahead #SailingLife #Liveaboard #NeverTooLate

Back on board Wahine after six weeks away. No mold (a sailor’s small victory!) and Buren Bay is as beautiful as ever. In this short, I share a quick check-in and a teaser for my upcoming video: the five things I wish I had done before buying a boat. Whether you’re a beginner sailor or just dreaming ...
Back from the City, Into the Elements #SailingLife#OceanViews#NeverTooLate
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Back from the City, Into the Elements #SailingLife#OceanViews#NeverTooLate

"After six weeks in the city, I return to the island—and am greeted by a sailor’s perfect picture: a calm sea, blue skies, and a squall cloud rolling in. City life has its rhythm, but here the horizon reminds you of raw, quiet power. For sailors, rain doesn’t matter—it’s the wind that can both ...
Early morning encounter the . #boatlife #bosozoku  #japan
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Early morning encounter the . #boatlife #bosozoku #japan

Could they be the land equivalent of JetSkiers? :) in terms of sound pollution? Three more days and I am back on board Wahine. check out more videos at @pacificsolo.com
Last Day in Tokyo #imperialpalace #walking #japan
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Last Day in Tokyo #imperialpalace #walking #japan

Walking around the Imperial Palace and heading back soon to the boat. Watch full video here. #imperialpalace #walking #japan
The Island of Dreams – Where My Sailing Journey Began #sailinglife #tokyobay #itsnevertoolate
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The Island of Dreams – Where My Sailing Journey Began #sailinglife #tokyobay #itsnevertoolate

Wahine’s home when I found her was at Yumenoshima Marina — Tokyo’s “Island of Dreams.” Built on landfill, transformed into a marina and park, it was here that my journey with Wahine truly began. On this day off from writing, meetings, and even backgammon with my grandson, I return to Yumenoshima — ...
Letting the Mind Breathe in Tokyo’s Heat #MindfulMoments, #Japan #TokyoSkytree
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Letting the Mind Breathe in Tokyo’s Heat #MindfulMoments, #Japan #TokyoSkytree

Day 5 in Tokyo. I am away from Wahine for 6 weeks, having family time and writing and working. This is my second stint in Tokyo this summer. The city is sweltering—hot, humid, relentless. But even here, in a place that never sleeps, there's value in stillness. In this reflective moment, I ta...
Manga Predictions and Quiet Goodbyes #boatlife #japan #writerslife
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Manga Predictions and Quiet Goodbyes #boatlife #japan #writerslife

July began with a scare caused by a Manga Prediction and an unprecedented earthquake swarm near by. but what followed was deeper—a quiet goodbye. In this meditative video essay, I reflect on what it means to leave my sailboat Wahine for a time, the grace of aging, and the gift of movement. From s...
Back on Land and Facing the Scale: Yikes #boatlife #sunrise #fitness
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Back on Land and Facing the Scale: Yikes #boatlife #sunrise #fitness

Boat life may be good for the soul… but not for the waistline. Back on land, walking every day in one of my favorite valleys in Japan, I’m reminded of when I used to cycle 70 km before breakfast. Now? I’m the heaviest I’ve ever been at 95 kilos. I’m on a writing retreat—and a walking reboot. Think...
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