A calm morning in Amami. When the Bay goes still, things appear twice. Above and below. Sometimes a familiar place looks different when you pause long ...

Waiting day in Amami. The wind is too strong to paddle out to my boat, Wahine, anchored in the bay — so I wait. At the same time, far away in London, my ...

Kiyotaka Mizuno, Japan’s oldest man, died at 111. His mayor described him as “a symbol of vitality and good health.” Longevity at that level is rarely ...

In 2025, I set out to follow the cherry blossoms the length of Japan by boat. What unfolded instead was a slower journey through Japan’s longevity hotspots, ...

A quick check after rowing out to Wahine. No water flowing from the engine is never a good sign, so I pulled the impeller plate to inspect it for damage. A ...

I arrived in Amami safely. An islamd I know quite well and have many friends here. #Amami #PrivateBeach #Sunrise #Moonset #Uken #70thbirthday Birthday ...

Searching for a mooring block in preparation for an advancing Typhoon in Japan

In this video, we'll tell the story of my eventful voyage to Okinawa, including tsunami warnings, exploding life vests, and meeting a Champion Bull on an ...

I sailed to Last Paradise Beach once before. It was a fleeting visit. I knew in my heart that I had to return. Today, I left port alone, but with a purpose. ...

I`m hungry and I cannot get back on my boat! The Tidal variation is only two meters, but I leave enough slack in the lines to accommodate fluctuations. Which ...