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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...
Back on my Feet and Wahine is Safe #japan #ikigai #bluezone
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Back on my Feet and Wahine is Safe #japan #ikigai #bluezone

New Meditative Video Coming soon Lowell here from Pacific Solo and the Never Too Late Academy. I’m back on the mainland, diving deeper into longevity research across Japan—building on Blue Zones and Ikigai. After three days off my feet from blisters, I’m walking again (aiming for 10 km/day) and refl...
Leaving My Sailboat to Write a Book #BoatLife #WritersLife #NeverTooLate
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Leaving My Sailboat to Write a Book #BoatLife #WritersLife #NeverTooLate

Goodbye, Wahine… for now. I’m heading to mainland Japan for a few weeks to work on the second draft of my book and continue research. Life aboard a sailboat, especially in typhoon season, means constant prep. She’s secured, bug-bombed (yuck), and floating in Buren Bay by an abandoned Pearl Farm. I ...
Zero Breeze Mark 2 Honest Score After 2 Years #boatlife #portableairconditioner #writerslife
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Zero Breeze Mark 2 Honest Score After 2 Years #boatlife #portableairconditioner #writerslife

How does the Zero Breeze Mark 2 really hold up after 2 years on a boat in Japan’s heat and humidity? I’ve been using mine on my sailboat Wahine as a portable air conditioner during typhoon prep and writing retreats. I’m not a tech guy, so setup took some getting used to—but I’m mostly pleased. Her...
Yay!  My Portable AC Is Working Again! #boatlife #writerslife  #japan
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Yay! My Portable AC Is Working Again! #boatlife #writerslife #japan

Hi, Lowell here from Pacific Solo and the Never Too Late Academy, aboard my Gib Sea 402 Wahine, moored in Buren Bay on Japan’s Amami Island. With one typhoon heading toward China (safe travels, friends) and another brewing for next week, I’m prepping Wahine before heading to the mainland for writin...
This 150 Dollar Island Car Just Made Boat Life Easier! #japan #boatlife #travel
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This 150 Dollar Island Car Just Made Boat Life Easier! #japan #boatlife #travel

Living on a boat in remote Japan has its beauty… and its challenges. I’m moored in a quiet bay, in a remote spot on Amami Island, where the bus comes just a couple of times a day. With typhoon season approaching and writing deadlines too, I needed something on land: a shelter, an escape pod, and a ...
Its July 6th in Japan.  What`s Going on?  #japan #islandlife #awareness
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Its July 6th in Japan. What`s Going on? #japan #islandlife #awareness

What’s happening in Japan right now? Some tourists cancelled trips over a manga doomsday prediction for July 5th. Social media ran with it. But here in Amami, just south of the Tokara Islands, the sea kayaking festival went on, and the village of 29 where I’m moored carried on, calmly prepping for ...
Living on a Boat in Japan: Typhoon Coming?   #boatlife #japan #solosailor
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Living on a Boat in Japan: Typhoon Coming? #boatlife #japan #solosailor

There’s a typhoon in the forecast—at least according to one of the weather models—and it could sweep right over Amami next week. So it’s prep time aboard Wahine. Today I’m taking down the jib sail, adding fenders, securing gear, and making sure both inside and out are storm-ready. It’s a strangely ...
It’s July 4.  Why I’m sleeping onshore the next few days  #july5prediction #japan #islandlife
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It’s July 4. Why I’m sleeping onshore the next few days #july5prediction #japan #islandlife

It’s not because it’s July 4th that I’m staying on shore — I’m Canadian. But something curious is happening here in Japan. Tourists are cancelling their trips because of a decades-old manga prediction about a disaster on July 5th — and oddly enough, that prediction points to the very region I’m in: ...
Solstice Musings
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What a Week:  Laughter and Tears.   #Solstice #WoodyAllen #lifeanddeath
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What a Week: Laughter and Tears. #Solstice #WoodyAllen #lifeanddeath

"I`m Not Dying. Not Yet". This week, just after the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, holds layers of meaning for me. - Six years ago, I moved aboard Wahine and launched the Pacific Solo dream. - 39 Years ago this week, we welcomed our first son, Luke Willam Arthur and said...
Broken Gear, Sweat and Sunblock #boatlife #travel #sailingjapan
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Broken Gear, Sweat and Sunblock #boatlife #travel #sailingjapan

Maintenance My Way. Some people are wired for repairs. I’m… not one of them. Today I’m rowing ashore to get my broken Zero Breeze air conditioner looked at (and its stubborn battery). Thankfully, my friend Martin is an electrical wizard—because my strengths lie elsewhere. Like sunscreen. Thanks to...
70, Sweaty, and Still in the Game #boatlife #japan #travel
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70, Sweaty, and Still in the Game #boatlife #japan #travel

Cardio at 70+? You bet. On the Boat I naturally get upper body workouts, jsut but doing what I have to do. But cardio and leg movements not so much. So, now that my foldable bike is fixed, I’m riding the hills around Buren Bay, with Wahine moored just behind me. Life on a boat doesn’t offer much c...
After the Splash: Returning to Silence #boatlife #birthday #waterfall
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After the Splash: Returning to Silence #boatlife #birthday #waterfall

After a weekend of sea swims, waterfalls, sailing and laughter, the family heads home, and I return to my floating solitude in Buren Bay. Read the full reflection in this week’s blog post: #NeverTooLate #SlowLiving #BoatLife #JapanLife #FamilyTime #CherryBlossomJourney #BurenBay #Gratitude #Ag...
Enjoying Sunset and Outdoor Cooking Onboard #boatlife #travel #sailingjapan
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Enjoying Sunset and Outdoor Cooking Onboard #boatlife #travel #sailingjapan

It’s a hot evening, so supper’s being cooked outside—simple chicken, spinach, and potatoes under the open sky. I’m using the mug my brother gave me from caribou country, where he’s living his dream in a tiny house with his wife Tracy. The heat may have shifted things, but the rhythm of life afloat ...
Before Pacific Solo there was a Bike and.Volcano!
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Before Pacific Solo there was a Bike and.Volcano!

25 years ago, I began an epic 3,000 km bicycle journey the length of Japan—chasing cherry blossoms from south to north. On Day One, I rode 125 km to Sakurajima, one of Japan’s most active volcanoes and a symbol of resilience. I turned 70 recently, and although I’m three months late, I’ve returned t...
Taking Out the Trash: BoatLife in Japan #boatlife #sailingjapan japan #cruisinglife
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Taking Out the Trash: BoatLife in Japan #boatlife #sailingjapan japan #cruisinglife

Taking out the trash isn’t always straightforward—especially when you live on a sailboat, anchored off a remote Japanese hamlet. In this short glimpse, I row ashore to meet the garbage man and navigate the very local—and very specific—rules of Japan’s waste disposal system. Boar-proof bins, officia...
The Island Called Me Back  #japan  #boatlife  #bluezone  #sailingjapan
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The Island Called Me Back #japan #boatlife #bluezone #sailingjapan

Welcome to Pacific Solo, where I, Lowell Sheppard, share my sailing adventures and discoveries around Japan. Initially, my goal was to sail across the Pacific solo before turning 70, but that journey is on permanent hold due to unforeseen circumstances. Now, at 70, I’m setting a new course to replic...
Catching Bee-Repelling Insects for My Boat #SailingSafety #naturehacks #travel
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Catching Bee-Repelling Insects for My Boat #SailingSafety #naturehacks #travel

I’ve had severe allergic reactions to bee stings—so when I heard fake dragonflies might ward them off, I ordered six off Amazon. They’re going up on my sailboat as a kind of quirky defense system. Should I name them? And… what eats dragonflies anyway? 🐝🛥️🐉 This little moment is part of life aboard ...
Morning Chores on the Water: Bailing 30 Liters of Rainwater! #japan #sailing #travel #boatlife
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Morning Chores on the Water: Bailing 30 Liters of Rainwater! #japan #sailing #travel #boatlife

Morning chores on the boat never end — especially after a good downpour! 🌧 Today in Buren Bay, it’s me, a bucket, and about 30 liters of rainwater in the dinghy. If only I had my jerry cans… A salty little reminder that even solo, you can still show up and get it done — one scoop at a time. 🎥 Shot...
Going Ashore: Drenched but Happy. #boatlife #japan #writer
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Going Ashore: Drenched but Happy. #boatlife #japan #writer

Soaked, smiling, and stepping ashore. I actually like the rain, but later today a gale is going to glow and I have writing to do so I am moving my `writing room` ashore this morning to Mitsu`s house which is near the boat. Life on a sailboat means embracing the weather, the waves, and the occasion...
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