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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Sailing from Vrboska to Stari Grad Up to 37 Knots and unforgettable moments for guests! Are you ready to join us as we navigate the high winds, enjoy the still waters, share incredible stories, and experience the excitement of the open sea. =========================== Transcript Hi everyone. Nick here. We've had an amazing day in Croatia in Hvar. Today we have sailed from Vrboska. Yes there was a massive forecast of Bura. Northeast 20 to 30 to 40 knots. There has been a lot of wind around for sure but we decided that screw it. We're just going to go we may not get into Stari Grad but we need to sail. I'm not going to sit at the dock all day. So we went out we got hit by 37/38 knots which was absolutely amazing um and then it all kind of just petered out and we sailed through it. Then it picked up and then petered out. So it was very gusty. Very on and off. We now did get to Stari Grad. We managed to get into this spot just here. There's been a bunch of reports around from a lot of the other Skippers. One boat at Lombarda actually ran aground. That's this shot here. They really looked in a bit of a trouble. There's been other reports of 50, up to 50 knots at Markarska and down on the peninsula by Pelješacs as well. So look it's been a hell of a day but we're now here at Stari Grad. We're going to go to Hora Farm but it's been great. =========================== Looking to sail in Croatia? Here are four ways we can help make it happen for you: ⛵️ ⛵️ Premium Tours ➡︎ ➡︎ https://rb.gy/wrvmtg ⛵️ ⛵️ Flotilla Sailing Weeks ➡︎ ➡︎ https://rb.gy/xozady ⛵️ ⛵️ Bareboat Charters ➡︎ ➡︎ https://rb.gy/yg7l2v ⛵️ ⛵️ Buy a Yacht ➡︎ ➡︎ https://rb.gy/afxrbv Or check out our great free resources here: https://www.45degreessailing.com/resources/ =========================== Looking for help with your charter, check out our PREMIUM CHARTER SERVICES found here: https://www.45degreessailing.com/resources/ 🛟 Premium Charter Service 🛟 Yacht Charter Guide 🛟 Yacht Charter Checklist 🛟 Bareboat Assist 🛟 Itinerary Planning Service =========================== Filmed and Edited by Nick Hathaway, 45 Degrees Sailing Music provided by Epidemic Sounds. Start your free trial here ➡︎ ➡︎ https://rb.gy/cvexwp =========================== Connect with Nick & 45D on Social Media: =========================== ➡︎ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-hathaway-03b60934/ ➡︎ https://www.linkedin.com/company/45-degrees-sailing/ ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/45degreessailing ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/45degreessailing/ =========================== Buy Us A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/45DegreesSailng 45D Swag: https://45degreessailing-2.creator-spring.com/"

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