Walking around a Japanese castle during cherry blossom season. Moats were designed to protect—keeping outsiders out, and insiders in. Years ago, a mentor ...
Japan Solo
It`s Cherry blossom season in Japan. Each spring, people gather under the sakura with friends, family, and colleagues—celebrating their beauty while knowing it ...
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 — ...
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 ...
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 ...
In this video, I share a major update with you all. After years of incredible adventures and challenges—from cycling across Japan to rediscovering my love for ...
If I had this when I had my accident, I may not have had my accident. I never want have that experience again when i had and near catastrophic leak because of ...
I returned to my boat in Fukuoka after a few weeks break to sail her to Iki Jima one of the eight islands in Japanese Mythology. Finally, after two previous ...
I`m not rich and had to find a way to pay for my dream. So I ignored the 1000 sub threshold and decided on a different fundraising idea and put together a ...
You`ll never guess who came to my house! I am returning to Wahine next week to continue my training voyage around Japan and the last few days i have met ...