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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 ...
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...
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...
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’...
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 — and reunite with my friends Tyler and Julia.
One year ago, Tyler and Julia sailed their In...
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...
Join us aboard Sailing Sweet Ruca as we explore remote Wotje Island in the Pacific, where dangerous secrets and hidden WWII relics and still lurk above and blow the surface. From rusted bunkers hidden in the jungle, airplane wrecks in crystall blue water, ...
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...
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
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...
Hi, Lowell here of Pacific Solo and the Never Too Late Academy speaking to you from Ieshima, a small island off the west coast of Okinawa, near Motobu and Nago. We pulled in here unexpectedly. I would sail overnight to Amami, but I wanted to see as many is...
On our northward trek, I would like to avoid overnight passages if possible. So I discussed with Ian and an on board, and we plan to pull into Ieshima, which we plan to visit for a night, and possibly Yoron the next day. I aim to get to Sakurajima for my b...
Brrr, it’s cold out there! In this video, I'm leaving Wahine and heading to Osaka for an exciting marathon and some cherished family time. Despite the chill, the journey is heating up—after Osaka, I'll return to Okinawa before setting sail for a few mo...
I'm excited to share my latest update as I gear up for the Osaka Marathon training session! In this video, I talk about my plans for the marathon and the special visit from my brother Brent and cousin Harry, who will join me on the boat and cheer me on at ...
Stay tuned for more updates on both the Osaka Marathon and the upcoming season of Chasing the Cherry Blossom 2. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more adventures from Japan!
#marathon #coldfront #japan #sailing
Its my last day in the port of Yonabaru, where he has met many wonderful people over the past 14 months. I am sailing tomorrow to Itoman on the other side of Okinawa to position myself to head north and follow the annual cherry blossom the length of Japan,...
I’m almost 70, living on my sailboat, and usually shirtless, shoeless, and hatless—loving every minute of it! Honestly, I wish I’d started this life a whole lot sooner. Stay tuned for upcoming videos on my brand-new skincare regime—sun protection i...
In this video, I share the top five essential Japanese words I use daily on my exploration of remote Japan. These words go beyond the basics and will help you connect with locals, show respect for the culture, and enhance your travel experience. Whether cy...
In this video, I share the top five essential Japanese words I use daily on my exploration of remote Japan. These words go beyond the basics and will help you connect with locals, show respect for the culture, and enhance your travel experience. Whether cy...
Join me aboard Voyager for her final voyage with Captain Baba, my doctor and the owner of a beautiful Bristol Channel Cutter 28. In this no-frills video, we spend a day sailing from Ginowan to Itoman in Okinawa. Captain Baba prepares to say goodbye to Voya...
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