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 stillness. In this reflective moment, I take a break from the motion—no meetings, no walking, no talking—just watching the river, the skyline, and letting the mind breathe. Sometimes, part of forward motion is knowing when to pause. for more videos of slow travel in japan subscribe to @PacificSolo #MindfulMoments, #Japan #TokyoSkytre

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Could they be the land equivalent of JetSkiers? :) in terms of sound pollution? Three more days and I am back on board Wahine. check out more videos at @pacificsolo.com

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In Japan, the art of community isn’t just practiced — it’s spoken. Words ending in -kai mean a gathering with purpose — turning intention into habit. From the 90-year-old “Granny of the Fields” in Aichi, to the 84-year-old café owner on Ama Island, to the elders of Okinawa — when asked their secret to a long, happy life, they all say the same: “I don’t worry.” If stress kills, then belonging heals. This kai is Undōkai — Sports Day — in the small inlet of Ukenson, Amami Island, where every generation dances together in one joyful circle. #LongevityAndTheArtOfCommunity #Japan #Undokai #AmamiIsland #NeverTooLate #BlueZoneJapan #Longevity #Community #Belonging #HealthyLongevity #AgingWell

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