A famous Japanese proverb says: "The nail that sticks out gets hammered down." Yet after years of travelling through Japan's remote communities and researching healthy aging, I've come to a different conclusion. The healthiest communities I've encountered are not those that suppress individuality. They're the ones that create space for it within a strong culture of belonging. I've explored this paradox more fully in my latest Japan Solo article on Substack. https://open.substack.com/pub/japansolo/p/the-nail-that-sticks-out-gets-hammered I'd love to hear your thoughts. About me: I'm Lowell Sheppard, author, Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, Founder of the Never Too Late Academy, and Special Advisor to the International Academic Forum (IAFOR). Through Japan Solo Field Notes, I explore longevity, community, purpose, and healthy aging across Japan. Learn more: Never Too Late Academy https://www.nevertoolateacademy.com/ #Japan #Community #Longevity #HealthyAging #JapaneseCulture #Leadership #Individuality #Belonging #JapanSolo #Purpose

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Anfisbena is my first plywood boomerang Inspired by Pierre Kutek's carbon boomerang "Kayabonga 2" 2'5mm plywood, spray painted Amphisbaena is a mitological creature consisting of a snake with a head on each end. The project started as a gift for a left handed amateur thrower (this is indeed version 3 of the project) and I loved the design so much that I had to make one for myself. Tuned to almost zero wind How do you like it? :)

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Bavaria 35 Sport https://www.scanboat.com/en/17285323 Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH is a German company that designs and manufactures a wide range of Bavaria sailingboats and Bavaria motorboats. The company is based in Giebelstadt, Bavaria and was founded in 1978. It is one of the largest yacht manufacturers in the world, producing a wide range of boats from small day sailors to large luxury cruisers. Bavaria yachts are known for their high quality construction, innovative design and competitive prices.

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