This morning I joined a national ritual in the grounds of a Japanese castle — Morning Taiso. It’s a gentle stretch-and-strength routine familiar to every generation in Japan, but especially beloved by elders. One small detail I love: In modern life, most of us rarely raise our hands above our shoulders. Taiso fixes that — daily. A simple movement. A shared rhythm. The Art of Community. Try it… Lift your arms today. #Longevity #Japan #MorningTaiso

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I’m back in Hyōgo, walking through Toyooka — a place I once cycled with my family and our dog. Today I’m heading to Kyotango, known as Japan’s Capital City of Longevity and host of the recent Global Longevity Summit. I’ll be visiting a remarkable couple — he’s 97, she’s 92 — who still farm their land and run a guesthouse. Their story captures the spirit of lifelong purpose, movement, and community. Wish me luck — because it’s never too late to keep learning, and never too late to keep walking. #NeverTooLate #Longevity #Japan #Kyotango #Hyogo #HealthyAging #NeverTooLate #BlueZone #AgingWell #TravelJapan #FarmLife #Purpose #KeepWalking

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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 outdoor café by the canal. As I settled in, a boat drifted past… carrying a live jazz band. New Orleans, floating through Japan. Completely unexpected. Completely perfect. After weeks of travel, interviews, and late-night writing, this moment felt like Osaka’s way of saying, “Good job. Take a breath.” Life is strange and beautiful. Especially in Japan. #Osaka #Japan #Dotonbori #Jazz #TravelJapan #AuthorLife #WritingJourney #BookInProgress #NeverTooLate #SlowTravel #Serendipity #CanalLife #UnexpectedJapan

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