Living on a boat in remote Japan has its beauty… and its challenges. I’m moored in a quiet bay, in a remote spot on Amami Island, where the bus comes just a couple of times a day. With typhoon season

What's happening in Japan right now? Some tourists cancelled trips over a manga doomsday prediction for July 5th. Social media ran with it. But here in Amami, just south of the Tokara Islands, the se

There's a typhoon in the forecast-at least according to one of the weather models-and it could sweep right over Amami next week. So it's prep time aboard Wahine. Today I'm taking down the jib sail, ad

It's not because it's July 4th that I'm staying on shore - I'm Canadian. But something curious is happening here in Japan. Tourists are cancelling their trips because of a decades-old manga prediction

Cardio at 70+? You bet. Onboard Wahine, I naturally get upper body workouts, just by doing what I have to do. However, cardio and leg workouts are not as significant. So, now that my foldable bike

After a weekend of sea swims, waterfalls, sailing and laughter, the family heads home, and I return to my floating solitude in Buren Bay. Read the full reflection in this week?s blog post: https://

It's a hot evening, so supper's being cooked outside-simple chicken, spinach, and potatoes under the open sky. I'm using the mug my brother gave me from caribou country, where he's living his dream in a tiny house with his wife Tracy. The heat may have shifted things, but the rhythm of life afloat remains. Sunset. Supper. A slow return to the quiet joy of the boat life. ? Filmed aboard Wahine | Never Too Late Academy / Pacific Solo #NeverTooLate #SailingLife #BoatLife #OffGridLiving #SimpleLiving #WahineChronicles #SunsetDinner #CookingOutside #TinyHomeOnWater #LifeAfloat #PacificSolo #boatlife #travel #sailingjapan

25 years ago, I began an epic 3,000 km bicycle journey the length of Japan-chasing cherry blossoms from south to north. On Day One, I rode 125 km to Sakurajima, one of Japan's most active volcanoes and a symbol of resilience. I turned 70 recently, and although I'm three months late, I've returned to this island to reflect on what it taught me. ? I faced my fear-fixing a flat tire ???? I learned to love the right kind of exhaustion ? I realized the power of traveling light These weren't just cycling lessons-they were life lessons. Read the full blog here:https://www.nevertoolateacademy.com/post/before-pacific-solo-there-was-a-bicycle #NeverTooLate #CyclingJapan #Sakurajima #Longevity #Volcano #PacificSolo #LifeLessons #SlowTravel #JapanJourney #BlueZoneJapan

Taking out the trash isn't always straightforward-especially when you live on a sailboat, anchored off a remote Japanese hamlet. In this short glimpse, I row ashore to meet the garbage man and navigate the very local-and very specific-rules of Japan's waste disposal system. Boar-proof bins, official bags, and friendly locals all feature. Not really an episode? just a look at what happens before breakfast. Filmed near Buren Bay Real boat life in rural Japan ? More at @pacificsolo #boatlife #sailingjapan #cruisinglife

I've had severe allergic reactions to bee stings-so when I heard fake dragonflies might ward them off, I ordered six off Amazon. They're going up on my sailboat as a kind of quirky defense system. Should I name them? And? what eats dragonflies anyway? ???? This little moment is part of life aboard as I travel Japan's remote coastlines and explore what it means to live well and live long. From fear of bee stings to going beyond Blue Zones-it's all part of the adventure. ? Filmed aboard Wahine in one of Japan's hidden harbors. ? Part of the Journey Beyond the Blue Zone series. Comment below if you've ever used natural (or unnatural) pest deterrents-or if you have great names for dragonfly bodyguards! For more videos of my boat life in remote japan at @PacificSolo on YouTube #BoatLife #BlueZoneJourney #SailingJapan #AllergyAwareness #FakeDragonflies #WahineChronicles #LongevityLab #RemoteJapan #SailingSafety #NatureHack #naturehacks #travel

Morning chores on the boat never end - especially after a good downpour! ? Today in Buren Bay, it's me, a bucket, and about 30 liters of rainwater in the dinghy. If only I had my jerry cans? A salty little reminder that even solo, you can still show up and get it done - one scoop at a time. ? Shot in Buren Bay, my floating home base in Japan's remote Amami Islands. ? Curious about the project I'm working on? Check out my latest book journey on longevity and slow travel: ? https://www.nevertoolateacademy.com/p... ? Thanks to my patrons and sponsors who help make these short videos possible. #japan #sailing #travel

Soaked, smiling, and stepping ashore. I actually like the rain, but later today a gale is going to glow and I have writing to do so I am moving my `writing room` ashore this morning to Mitsu`s house which is near the boat. Life on a sailboat means embracing the weather, the waves, and the occasional soaking. Whether you're provisioning, exploring, or just stretching your legs, shore missions always come with a story. This one left me drenched, but smiling. It's all part of the rhythm of life aboard Wahine. ? Subscribe for more from Japan's coastlines: @pacificsolo ? Learn more: www.nevertoolateacademy.com #PacificSolo #GoingAshore #BoatLife #SailingJapan #WetLanding #DinghyDiaries #CruisingLife #LiveaboardLife #NeverTooLate #SailingAdventure #WahineSailboat #SlowTravel #writerslife #writer #boatlife #japan

I'm off the boat and getting my steps in-aiming for 10K today while I'm on land. When you live on a sailboat, it's easy to stay confined, and my doctor reminded me: daily walking is non-negotiable. Tonight's route takes me past one of Japan's Coast Guard ships. I have a soft spot for the Japanese Coast Guard.they've boarded my boat more than ten times (three times at sea!). Once, they even asked me to be in one of their training videos. I truly respect the work they do protecting these complex, often disputed waters. It's a peaceful night here at Naze Port. #BoatLife #WalkingRoutine #LiveaboardLife #JapaneseCoastGuard #NazePort #CoastGuardJapan #SailingJapan #StayActive #NeverTooLate #MaritimeLife #10KSteps #HealthyAging #coastguard #japan #boatlife

Nightly Ritual Aboard Wahine - Peace of Mind Under the Stars Before I sleep each night on my sailboat in Japan, I follow a quiet rhythm-a ritual that brings calm and clarity. First I take a quick outdoor shower under the stars, a reminder of the beauty of this life afloat. and do I then flip on the anchor light and stern light, a simple act that aids with peace of mind as I fall asleep plus its a beacon if I need to go ashore and come back. Then, a few quiet moments with i a newly acquired skincare regime. Something I have never done in my 70 years until recently, Never too late I guess. I quite enjoy the ritual If you want to follow my journey into healthy aging, slow travel, and Japan's Blue Zones, visit: https://www.nevertoolateacademy.com/p... Thanks to my amazing Patrons and Sponsors who make these moments (and videos) possible. ? Curious about Dermalogica in Japan? Visit: https://dermalogica.jp?sca_ref=781255 ? Use code: lowell-dermalogica for 10% off your order. #japan #travel #boatlife

I'm up early to row my tender ashore to pick up new glasses before the winds pick up! Life on the water always keeps you moving-and today, that includes braving the swell. Stay tuned: I have some important announcements coming soon about me, my boat Wahine, and what's next for the Pacific Solo channel. If you've been following the journey, you won't want to miss what's coming next. Subscribe and tap the bell so you don't miss a beat on this next chapter. ? Filmed in a remote part of Japan #EarlyMorning #Burien #Rowing #NewGlasses #Announcements #pacificsolo #SailingLife #PacificSolo #Liveaboard #BoatLife #RowingAshore #SailingJapan #CruisingLife #SoloSailing #TenderToShore #OkinawaLife #NewGlasses #LifeOnTheWater

Rainy season has arrived in Japan, and that means humid days, provisioning missions, and rowing a few hundred meters to shore. Life on a boat, currently in the middles of remote Bay, isn't glamorous, but it's rich in rhythm, reflection, and a good work out going ashore for groceries. It's never too late to row your boat ashore, even in the rain. #BoatLife #NeverTooLate #SailingJapan

Sometimes all it takes is a splash of cold water to reset your mind. In this off-grid moment from the edge of Japan, I share a simple nightly ritual - a recycled PET bottle, a roadside breeze, and a reminder that creativity often flows best when we stop trying so hard. It's not about luxury. It's about resetting - physically, mentally, creatively. Whether it's a walk, a cold rinse, or just looking up from your screen, find your way to recalibrate. Because clarity rarely arrives on a schedule. Subscribe for more slow living insights, sailing life reflections, and longevity wisdom from the coastlines of Japan. #author #sailing #boatlife

Only one week left to pre-order A Journey Beyond the Blue Zone - my 10th and most personal book yet. From the deck of my sailboat in Japan's Blue Zone to cherry blossom-covered castles in the mountains, I've spent the past year chasing the secrets of healthy aging. This book weaves together stories from sea and shore, from ports to longevity hotspots, and offers reflections on what it means to live fully - at any age. ? Written aboard my sailboat Wahine, this is also a sailor's story - of resilience, adventure, and discovering that the journey inward can be just as epic as any voyage across the sea. ? Pre-order now on Kickstarter:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pacificsolo/a-journey-beyond-the-blue-zone ? Follow my sailing life and this writing journey here on the channel. #sailing #japan #author #bluezone

A peaceful evening in Buren Bay aboard Wahine. After a shower and supper, I take a quiet 360° look around the anchorage-glassy water, Mitsu's boat, a generous loaned tender, and my inflatable paddleboard. Sometimes, it's these calm, ordinary moments that remind us why the journey matters. Sleep well, wherever you are. #BurenBay #SailingLife #Liveaboard #JapanTravel #SailingJapan #OceanEvening #WahineAdventures #NeverTooLate #PeacefulViews #BoatLife #japan

Morning from Buren Bay! I just inflated my SUP (with mixed success), and I'm heading ashore for provisions thanks to Mitsu kindly lending me his car. A Canadian sailing couple has arrived nearby-always nice to see new faces out here. It's a typical day of small adventures and daily logistics from life aboard Wahine. Whether it's figuring out how to cap the SUP without losing half the air or rowing 400 meters to shore, life afloat keeps you humble. Thanks for following the journey-more updates from the Blue Zone coming soon! #BoatLife, #SailingJapan, #LiveAboard, #SUPFail, #NeverTooLate, #BlueZoneJourney, #MorningUpdate, #SoloSailor, #WahineSails, #InflatableSUP