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Japan’s Morning Longevity Hack #gateball #pickleball #japan
After visiting 14 prefectures, spending time in Japan’s longevity hotspots, and interviewing some remarkable people, I’m finally back in Amami — and heading back to my boat tomorrow. I’ve just completed the fourth draft of my new book on longevity...
The Moai Thread: From Easter Island to Japan #travel #japan #longevity
Still away from my boat, I’m in Shibuya, Tokyo, standing beside the iconic Moyai statue, a gift from Niijima Island. Years ago, I sailed there by chance and found these statues all across the island—modern interpretations of the Moai of Easter Island ...
What Japan Taught Me About the REAL Fountain of Youth #japan #bluezone #longevity
I have been away from my boat for two weeks and am wrapping up this leg of research in Japan’s longevity hotspots. After speaking with locals, experts, and elders, one truth keeps rising to the surface: longevity begins in the mind. Yes—diet, movement...
Only in Japan: Dotonbori Jazz Boat Moment #Dotonbori #Jazz #TravelJapan #authorlife
I’ve spent the last two days tucked into Osaka, racing to finish the 4th draft of my new book — and somehow, miraculously, I wrapped it early ahead of a November 15th deadline. To celebrate, I wandered to a quiet corner of Dotonbori and found an out...
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...
Lafcadio Hearn & Finding Community as a Foreigner #japan #shimane #travel
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 of Lafcadio Hearn, the beloved storyteller who helped introduce Japan to the Western world in ...
Izumo: The Beach Where Gods Land #japan #spiritualhotspot #writerslife
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 years ago, I cycled the length of Japan in what my publisher called “a spiritual journey t...
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...
Radio Taiso and the Fishermen — The Art of Community at Dawn #boatlife #JapanLife #writerslife
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 marked in its own unique way, ready for the brief but effecient auction. Local women also gathe...
Shinshu Salmon with Beverly Hills Ninja #JapanJourney #FreshwaterSalmon #BlueZoneBook
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 delicious reminder that not everything lasting needs to multiply to make an impact. My frien...
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...
Day 1: Celebrating Respect for the Aged Day in a Remote Japanese Village
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 that you officially qualify as “aged” here at 70… which makes me a newbie to...
Back on my Feet and Wahine is Safe #japan #ikigai #bluezone
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 across Japan—building on Blue Zones and Ikigai. After three days off my feet from blisters, I...
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 ...
Why did this Couple avoid anchoring while Cruising Japan! #cruisingjapan #japantravel #traveltips
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 months ago after an epic journey from the Mediterranean through the South Pacific and, most recen...
Why come to Japan? #travel #cruisingjapan #japanesehospitality
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 fishing vessel. But while it’s true that Japan presents unique hurdles, the rewards far outweig...
Coast Guard: Friend or Foe #sailing #asiantravel
This rather aggressive encounter with the Japanese Coast guard resulted in a surprise friendship #coastguard #travel #japantravel #japan #sailing #boatlife
Racing and Reveling Japanese Style: Ginowan to Zamami in Okinawa
Experience the exhilarating 47th Annual Yacht Race from Ginowan to Zamami in Okinawa with LEL Shepherd as he documents the finish line, afterparty, aftermath, morning after, and sail back to Okinawa.
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