Good morning from the moat of Matsue Castle, where turtles bask, cherry trees sway, and history lingers in the quiet corners. I’ve just visited the former home of Lafcadio Hearn, the beloved storyteller who helped introduce Japan to the Western world in the late 19th century. Hearn was a foreigner here—just like me—and yet he was deeply embraced, not because of status or novelty, but because of his cultural curiosity and willingness to listen. His legacy reminds us that belonging in another culture begins with humility and respect. I understand why some people in Japan are experiencing a rise in discomfort around tourism—crowded streets, noise, and frayed public manners. Even I get irritated when people cut in line or talk loudly on trains. Yet in my own experience, I’ve rarely felt hostility. When foreigners arrive with sensitivity, Japan almost always responds with warmth. My personal connection to Hearn reaches across time—years ago, his great-nephew rented my house in Vancouver after I moved to Japan. Now, back in Matsue, I’m heading out to see the turtles, symbols of longevity—another thread in this journey. See you on the water. #Japan #LafcadioHearn #Matsue #MatsueCastle #ForeignersInJapan #Longevity #JapanTravel #CulturalExchange #TravelVlog #JapanCulture #BlueZonesJapan #SustainableTravel #SlowTravel #Storytelling #HistoryJapan

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Link til salgsliste - scanboat.com/url/Sejlbaade Sælgere og købere mødes på Både sælges. Der er mulighed for at søge blandt sejlbåde, motorbåde etc. fra hele Europa. Når du har lavet dine søgninger og er logget ind, har du mulighed for at gemme din søgning og oprette en annonceagent. Så bliver du automatisk informeret når din drømmebåd kommer til salg på scanboat. Husk også at tjekke Bytte båd - det kunne også være vejen til din næste båd. God jagt på drømmebåden.

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What’s highlight number five of being a sailing cruiser? Sailing into the sunset, of course! #sailing #sailinglife #sailingvideo

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