Small population. Big numbers. And an intriguing question: **is there a connection?** My True Longevity Index™ brought me to Kagoshima Prefecture, and then the data led me further—to remote Isen Town on the island of Tokunoshima. Here, I found an unusually high concentration of centenarians, one of Japan’s highest fertility rates, and research exploring a correlation between local drinking-water characteristics and longevity. Isen was also home to Shigechiyo Izumi, once recognized as the world's oldest man. Longevity. Fertility. Water. Coincidence? Connected? Or is something else going on in this small, isolated community? I spent a fascinating few hours talking to one of the researchers, Yuki Matsuoka, the head of the Isen Town History Compilation Office. More on this to come This is **Leg One of a three-leg journey** through Japan, following the data to prefectures at both ends of my True Longevity Index™. I’m visiting the Top Ten and Bottom Three—but keeping the rankings secret as I travel. Hopefully the ferries arrive today. If they do, this first leg continues south as I island-hop through the Ryukyus and through the historic **“Land of the Immortals,”** following the longevity trail one island at a time. For now, one question: **KAGOSHIMA — TOP TEN or BOTTOM THREE?** Vote in the comments. 👇 https://japansolo.substack.com/p/top-ten-or-bottom-three #Japan #Longevity #Tokunoshima

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The boat next took a power boat to the other side of the bridge. Here is their video. https://youtu.be/iSQzjPDIZKU?si=SOvb4HGybsjswUPk

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A água invadia a beirada? O problema pode ser o selante errado. Use Sikaflex náutico para garantir vedação perfeita e evitar infiltrações. #Sikaflex #Nautico #Vedacao #Barcos #Infiltracao

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Have you ever tried food cooked by a volcano? 🌋 In this adventure, we head to a volcanic shoreline to harness natural steam and heat for a unique outdoor meal. Watch as our "chef" uncovers purple potatoes that have been steamed to perfection right in the rocky ground! The roar of the volcano is incredible—you have to hear it to believe it! If you love extreme cooking and nature adventures, don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! For the full Video: 🎥 Episode 16 : This Village Cooks in a Volcano🔗 https://youtu.be/Jaa8dtUSj1g 📍Location: Simbo Island, Western Province, Solomon Islands #VolcanoCooking #ExtremeCooking #TravelAdventure #NatureWonders #OutdoorCooking #Shorts #CookingShorts #Volcano #UniqueFood #onceuponareef

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The sky is grey, the rain is starting, and the first lightning strikes the water. We are entering a massive storm zone in the Strait of Malacca. You can feel the tension in the air! #storm #sailing #lightning #ocean #weather #yacht #straitofmalacca #adventure #nature #captain

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