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Living Afloat in Japan’s Rainy Season  #BoatLife #NeverTooLate #SailingJapan
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Living Afloat in Japan’s Rainy Season #BoatLife #NeverTooLate #SailingJapan

Rainy season has arrived in Japan, and that means humid days, provisioning missions, and rowing a few hundred meters to shore. Life on a boat, currently in the middles of remote Bay, isn’t glamorous, but it’s rich in rhythm, reflection, and a good work out going ashore for groceries. It’s never t...
My Reset Ritual (No Plumbing Required) #author #sailing #boatlife
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My Reset Ritual (No Plumbing Required) #author #sailing #boatlife

Sometimes all it takes is a splash of cold water to reset your mind. In this off-grid moment from the edge of Japan, I share a simple nightly ritual — a recycled PET bottle, a roadside breeze, and a reminder that creativity often flows best when we stop trying so hard. It’s not about luxury. It’s ...
Time’s Ticking – One Week to Go #sailing #japan #bluezone
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Time’s Ticking – One Week to Go #sailing #japan #bluezone

Only one week left to pre-order A Journey Beyond the Blue Zone — my 10th and most personal book yet. From the deck of my sailboat in Japan’s Blue Zone to cherry blossom-covered castles in the mountains, I’ve spent the past year chasing the secrets of healthy aging. This book weaves together stories...
Tiny Fix, Huge Relief + Japan Food Tips from Roundabout II #cruising #japan #onigiri
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Tiny Fix, Huge Relief + Japan Food Tips from Roundabout II #cruising #japan #onigiri

I ’m back in full writing mode, working on my next major video—where I’ll be revealing news about the future : • For me • For my boat, • For this channel In the meantime, life in Buren Bay continues: - I’m relying on a tender again, and after briefly losing the oar holder (making the half-kilomet...
A Peaceful Eveing in a Remote Bay #japan #sailing #boatlife
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A Peaceful Eveing in a Remote Bay #japan #sailing #boatlife

A peaceful evening in Buren Bay aboard Wahine. After a shower and supper, I take a quiet 360° look around the anchorage—glassy water, Mitsu’s boat, a generous loaned tender, and my inflatable paddleboard. Sometimes, it’s these calm, ordinary moments that remind us why the journey matters. Sleep well...
Life afloat in Japan #japan #BoatLife #sailing
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Life afloat in Japan #japan #BoatLife #sailing

Morning from Buren Bay! I just inflated my SUP (with mixed success), and I’m heading ashore for provisions thanks to Mitsu kindly lending me his car. A Canadian sailing couple has arrived nearby—always nice to see new faces out here. It’s a typical day of small adventures and daily logistics from li...
One Year in Japan and Never Anchored!   #anchor #japan #bluezone
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One Year in Japan and Never Anchored! #anchor #japan #bluezone

This is Leg 2 of my Journey Beyond the Blue Zone. I visit Ama Island in Shimane Prefecture — a Longevity Hotspot with Japan’s highest number of centenarians — and reunite with my friends Tyler and Julia. One year ago, Tyler and Julia sailed their Ingrid 38, Ramona Rae, from California to Hawaii and...
Chasing the Cherry Blossom in Japan #slowtravel #kickboxer #bluezone
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Chasing the Cherry Blossom in Japan #slowtravel #kickboxer #bluezone

Lowell here, kicking off Leg Four of my Journey Beyond the Blue Zone! After sailing the Ryukyu Islands, the leaving my boat to catch up to the annual Cherry Blossom migration and visiting Japan’s Longevity Hot Spots in Shimane and Nagano, I am now heading north to re-visit a 400 year old symbol of ...
Slow travel to the Real Blue Zone in Japan #sailing #deepjapan #longevity
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Slow travel to the Real Blue Zone in Japan #sailing #deepjapan #longevity

I've now been to all 47 prefectures in Japan. I'm in Shimane, where Matsue Castle is located, and it's a longevity hotspot - a 'blue zone' with the highest number of centenarians in Japan. I'm here researching a book on longevity for the Never Too Late Academy Longevity...
This Island Has Japan’s Longest-Living People! #japan #longevity #sailing #bluezone
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This Island Has Japan’s Longest-Living People! #japan #longevity #sailing #bluezone

I’m on Ama Island, in Shimane Prefecture—Japan’s true Blue Zone and the country’s top hotspot for longevity. Why? Because this prefecture has more centenarians per capita than anywhere else in Japan. That’s right—100+ and still going strong. I came here thanks to fellow sailors and Never Too Late ...
Leaving My Boat in Paradise: A Turning Point in My Journey Through Japan #sailing #aging #travel
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Leaving My Boat in Paradise: A Turning Point in My Journey Through Japan #sailing #aging #travel

This video highlights Leg One, a journey that will take me the length of Japan. Ian and I finally arrived at Uken Inlet and Buren Bay. My friend Brian flew in from California to join us for the next leg, only to have his plans take an unexpected turn. It was profoundly emotional when Mitsu came o...
Heading to Shimane and a Milestone #sailng #japan #travel
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Heading to Shimane and a Milestone #sailng #japan #travel

Brian and I just left Wahine after a very gentle evening on the water. Brian's off to Nagasaki. I'm off tomorrow as well. And we'll rendezvous again in Shimane with Tyler and Julia, the Ramona Rae crew. Bye-bye, Wahine. #japan #sailing #travel #ramonarae #shimane
Wahine returns  to Buren Bay and I Continue with the Longevity Project
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Wahine returns to Buren Bay and I Continue with the Longevity Project

SY Wahine is safely moored back in Buren Bay with Lowell mentions that Mitsu, Ian and Brian’s help. No I continue my journey the length of Japan in search of Longevity Hotspots and Cherry Blossom Parties. Leg two takes me Shimane prefecture to interview an 84-year-old man still living independent...
I Turned 70 Today—And Here’s Why It Matters #vernalequinox #birthday #sailing #japan
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I Turned 70 Today—And Here’s Why It Matters #vernalequinox #birthday #sailing #japan

March 20th isn’t just another day on the calendar—it holds deep personal meaning for me. It marks the Vernal Equinox, a symbol of balance, renewal, and fresh starts. On this day 25 years ago, I began a life-changing 3,000 km bicycle journey from Sakurajima in Kyushu to Hokkaido—a personal challenge...
Mooring in Japan? 2 Tips to Show Respect in Fishing Ports #mooring #anchoring #japan
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Mooring in Japan? 2 Tips to Show Respect in Fishing Ports #mooring #anchoring #japan

Thinking of mooring your boat in a Japanese fishing port or harbor? Japan is a welcoming but deeply group-oriented society, and showing respect is key to a smooth experience. In this video, I share two essential tips to help foreign cruisers integrate respectfully: 1️⃣ The "Sumimasen Gift"...
Sailed to Amami Island #Amami #PrivateBeach #Sunrise #Moonset #Uken #70thbirthday Birthday
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Sailed to Amami Island #Amami #PrivateBeach #Sunrise #Moonset #Uken #70thbirthday Birthday

I arrived in Amami safely. An islamd I know quite well and have many friends here. #Amami #PrivateBeach #Sunrise #Moonset #Uken #70thbirthday Birthday #sailing #ukenglish
Is it possible?  I’m sure trying! #sailing #japan #japantravel #nevertoolate
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Is it possible? I’m sure trying! #sailing #japan #japantravel #nevertoolate

Hi, Lowell here of Pacific Solo and the Never Too Late Academy. I've arrived at a new island in the Ryukyu Island Chain. It's an island that I've never been able to really pronounce properly, and I won't pronounce it properly now but I'll say it slowly syllable by syllable, ...
Back in Kyushu after 15 months! #sailing #japan #asiantravel
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Back in Kyushu after 15 months! #sailing #japan #asiantravel

Yoron is a spectacularly special island! #islandlife #sailing #japantravel
Leaving Okinawa for Kyushu by Sailboat #sailing #okinawa #japan
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Leaving Okinawa for Kyushu by Sailboat #sailing #okinawa #japan

The journey north begins! After 15 months, my boat is finally back in Kyushu, marking the start of Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2 – a voyage following Japan’s iconic Sakura season by sea. Leaving Itoman, I planned to sail overnight to Amami, but as I passed Ieshima, in discussion with Ian, I decided t...
Cool cat checks me out #digitalnomad #sailing #cat
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Cool cat checks me out #digitalnomad #sailing #cat

When I come into port, there are many, many cats. This time, one showed a particular interest in what I was doing. #digitalnomad #sailing #cats #cat
Lucky Stop on Ieshima Island   #sailing #japan #adventure
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Lucky Stop on Ieshima Island #sailing #japan #adventure

Hi, Lowell here of Pacific Solo and the Never Too Late Academy speaking to you from Ieshima, a small island off the west coast of Okinawa, near Motobu and Nago. We pulled in here unexpectedly. I would sail overnight to Amami, but I wanted to see as many islands as possible. I've been to 70 port...
Ieshima!   Looks Like Thunder Mountain  #sailing #japan #ieshima
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Ieshima! Looks Like Thunder Mountain #sailing #japan #ieshima

On our northward trek, I would like to avoid overnight passages if possible. So I discussed with Ian and an on board, and we plan to pull into Ieshima, which we plan to visit for a night, and possibly Yoron the next day. I aim to get to Sakurajima for my birthday on March 20th and then follow the ch...
Renting a Boat in Japan #japanadventure  #boatrental #tokyo
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Renting a Boat in Japan #japanadventure #boatrental #tokyo

Ever wondered what it’s like to rent a boat in Tokyo and explore Japan’s stunning waterways? Join me, my cousin, and my brother, an old friend and my son as skipper, as we have a unique adventure, taking in the sights from a whole new perspective! From cruising the urban canals of Tokyo to enjoying...
Sailing Japan: It`s cold but the journey is heating up #japan #sailing #adventure
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Sailing Japan: It`s cold but the journey is heating up #japan #sailing #adventure

Brrr, it’s cold out there! In this video, I'm leaving Wahine and heading to Osaka for an exciting marathon and some cherished family time. Despite the chill, the journey is heating up—after Osaka, I'll return to Okinawa before setting sail for a few months-long adventure chasing the cherry...
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