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Inside Japan’s City of Super Seniors!
I traveled to Kyotango in Kyoto Prefecture — a community with three times Japan’s national average of centenarians — to meet the people behind the statistics. From proactive health checks to a humorous breakfast song… and finally, a 97-year-old hu...
Left the Boat Again Seeking Japan’s Longevity Secrets #japan #shimane #longevity #writerslife
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 twelve consecutive years for the number of centenarians per 100,000 people. Just 48 hours ag...
Longevity Casts a Long Shadow #Longevity #BlueZones #HealthyAging #Resilience #Japan
I left the boat behind in Amami and took the big boat to Okinawa ( read Ferry) and it is day 6 of my second journey this year to Japan`s Longevity Hot Spots. I am in Okinawa asking the question of what went wrong. Why is it not a Blue Zone anymore. Amon...
Beyond the Blue Zone: Why Okinawa’s Healthy Lifespan Is Falling #japan #bluezone #boatlife
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 the Land of Immortals by the Chinese. But today, Okinawa is no longer a Blue Zone. In fact, it’...
Day 2: Exploring Japan’s Longevity Secrets #resilience #bluezone #community
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 reflect on last night’s celebration where over 100 villagers, young and old, gathered to ho...
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 st...
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 af...
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 Aca...
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. ...
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. I...
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 #ramona...
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 Sakur...
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
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 pas...
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! Fro...
Sailing & Reflecting on Turning 70: A Journey Through Japan #japan #cherryblossomseason #sailing
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 journey 25 years ago when I cycled the length of Japan during Cherry Blossom Season, the result ...
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