Blue skies. A sparkling coastline. A secret beach for a midday dip. This is sailing in Japan — beautiful, empty, almost untouched. In the Med or Caribbean, this would be crowded with yachts. Here, I counted just two others in the harbor. That’s what makes Japan so special to sail: endless coastlines, remote beaches, and the feeling you’ve stumbled into your own private paradise. #SailingJapan #SecretBeaches #liveaboard

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In Japan, the art of community isn’t just practiced — it’s spoken. Words ending in -kai mean a gathering with purpose — turning intention into habit. From the 90-year-old “Granny of the Fields” in Aichi, to the 84-year-old café owner on Ama Island, to the elders of Okinawa — when asked their secret to a long, happy life, they all say the same: “I don’t worry.” If stress kills, then belonging heals. This kai is Undōkai — Sports Day — in the small inlet of Ukenson, Amami Island, where every generation dances together in one joyful circle. #LongevityAndTheArtOfCommunity #Japan #Undokai #AmamiIsland #NeverTooLate #BlueZoneJapan #Longevity #Community #Belonging #HealthyLongevity #AgingWell

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On my third research journey up the length of Japan, I’ve returned to Matsue Castle in Shimane Prefecture — the region that’s ranked number one in Japan for twelve consecutive years for the number of centenarians per 100,000 people. Just 48 hours ago, I left my boat in Amami, flew to Tokyo to surprise my son on his birthday, and then took two long trains to reach Shimane, where I’ll be spending the week writing, soaking up the atmosphere, and conducting more interviews for my upcoming book on longevity and community in Japan. A longer video is coming soon with updates from the past few months — including some sailing adventures — but for now, here’s a glimpse of where the next chapter of this journey unfolds. Remember, it’s never too late to get out and about.

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