Over the past two years traveling through Japan’s longevity hotspots, I kept noticing something unexpected: Many older people practice haiku. This week in Tokyo, during the Humanities and Arts conference organized by IAFOR, I spent time with distinguished haiku poets Emiko Miyashita and Kyoko Uchimura. What I came to realize is that haiku may be far more than a literary pastime. It may help explain something deeper about attention, seasonality, connection, and how people age in Japan. This Short accompanies a longer Field Note exploring haiku, aging, and the Japanese idea that we remain connected to the rhythms of life as we grow older. https://www.nevertoolateacademy.com/post/haiku-aging-and-the-aha-moment 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 IAFOR. Through Japan Solo Field Notes, I explore aging, place, and community across Japan. #Japan #Haiku #Longevity #HealthyAging #JapanSolo #JapaneseCulture #Mindfulness #Aging #LifeLessons #IAFOR

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This was the first video I ever tried to film. I needed a distraction from what was ahead of me. 3 years ago, with a keel and hull flexing issue back in Scotland. I almost start tearing up remembering this terrible time. The yard was quite far from home, so I had to sleep in the car at the carpark, eat ready meals from the supermarket and shower wherever. This little issue bankrupted me! Literally!! But I leave that for another time. Still, it seems appropriate for a throw-back-thursday :) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9W4L77A-Rw/

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Get the lowdown on all the key stats ahead of the first World Cup event of the 2017/2018 Series. Gamagori, Japan plays host to the opening event of Sailing's 2017-18 World Cup Series with more than 290 world class sailors from 40 nations racing across eight classes from 15-22 October. Follow World Sailing 🌍⛵️ on: Facebook ➡️ http://www.facebook.com/worldsailingofficial Instagram ➡️ http://www.instagram.com/worldsailingofficial Twitter ➡️ http://www.twitter.com/worldsailing Website ➡️ http://www.sailing.org

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🚩West Island, Montréal 🇨🇦, Catching some rays and munching away—Montréal’s squirrels are loving the spring vibes..!! Springtime in Montréal means the squirrels are back and ready to play! 🐿️🌸 #SpringSquirrels #MontrealMagic As spring breathes new life into Montréal, the city's squirrels emerge as tiny ambassadors of the season's joy. Bounding through blooming parks and bustling streets, these furry critters delight in the warmer weather, eagerly foraging for fresh treats and showcasing their playful antics. Their boundless energy and curious nature bring an extra spark to Montréal's vibrant springtime, reminding us all of the simple pleasures found in nature's revival. #SpringInMontreal #SquirrelSeason @sanndzboze #shorts, #ytshorts #2024, #sandy, #godsownmeadow, #montréal, #canada🇨🇦, #photography, #perspective, #perspectivephotography, #trending, #trendingreels, #spring, #springlovers, #summervibes,

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Windelo will be at the International Multihull Show from 23-27 April! ▫️ Visit the New Windelo 5O Adventure. ▫️ #electric #sailing #catamaran @windelocatamaran

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