Good morning from the moat of Matsue Castle, where turtles bask, cherry trees sway, and history lingers in the quiet corners. I’ve just visited the former home ...
Japan Solo
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
I arrived in Amami safely. An islamd I know quite well and have many friends here. #Amami #PrivateBeach #Sunrise #Moonset #Uken #70thbirthday Birthday ...
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 ...
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 ...
I'm preparing to leave port and follow Japan's cherry blossom front—a journey that goes beyond sailing. At 70, I'm reflecting on a path similar to my bicycle ...
Amidst the haul-out work on my sailboat Wahine, I caught up with Scott and Mia of SV Tengah, a stunning 54ft Amel. These seasoned sailors arrived in Japan six ...
Many cruisers are hesitant to sail Japan—especially in light of Sailing La Vagabonde’s recent video about the challenges, including their collision with a ...
This rather aggressive encounter with the Japanese Coast guard resulted in a surprise friendship #coastguard #travel #japantravel #japan #sailing #boatlife
Experience the exhilarating 47th Annual Yacht Race from Ginowan to Zamami in Okinawa with LEL Shepherd as he documents the finish line, afterparty, aftermath, ...