Just wrapped up the IAFOR Aging and Gerontology Conference in Tokyo. 865 delegates from 65 countries, bringing together perspectives that are international, intercultural, and interdisciplinary. A few days of plenaries, panels, and parallel sessions— and above all, a genuine exchange of ideas. A powerful reminder of the breadth and depth of research on aging, and the importance of learning from one another. More reflections to come. — Lowell Lowell Sheppard is a sailor, author, and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, sharing insights on longevity, community, and life in Japan through the Pacific Solo channel and Never Too Late Academy. #iafor #Tokyo #Aging #Gerontology #Longevity #AcademicConference #GlobalResearch #HealthyAging #NeverTooLate #PacificSolo #Education #Leadership

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It`s Cherry blossom season in Japan. Each spring, people gather under the sakura with friends, family, and colleagues—celebrating their beauty while knowing it will soon pass. The blossoms are fleeting. A reminder that life is, too. But not everything fades. Legacy lasts. This video is part of a new chapter. After years of sailing under Pacific Solo, I’m now beginning a transition toward Japan Solo—a journey across Japan exploring longevity, community, and what it means to live well and leave something that remains. A formal announcement will be made on April 10. About me: I’m Lowell Sheppard, 71, sailor, author, and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. I’m the Founder of the Never Too Late Academy and Special Advisor to the International Forum. After years living aboard my boat Wahine, I’m now traveling across Japan exploring longevity, purpose, and the art of living well at every stage of life. #JapanSolo #CherryBlossoms #Sakura #Longevity #NeverTooLate #JapanTravel #LifeLessons #Legacy #SlowTravel #FieldNotes #Japan

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I was speeding away from Tokyo after a week at an aging conference when something unexpected interrupted the moment: A photo, A first. And then a question I hadn’t been asking: Is there an arc of firsts across a lifetime? Read the results of my deep dive here: https://www.nevertoolateacademy.com/post/is-there-an-arc-of-firsts-across-a-lifetime About me: I’m Lowell Sheppard, 71, sailor, author, and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. I’m the Founder of the Never Too Late Academy and Special Advisor to the International Forum. After years living aboard my boat Wahine, I’m now traveling across Japan exploring longevity, purpose, and the art of living well at every stage of life. #Longevity #NeverTooLate #Curiosity #Aging #japan #fuji #newborn

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