They don`t birthdays in Japan. Here is why. In my travels across Japan, I’ve noticed something striking: many older people don’t count their birthdays. In the West, we measure life as a straight line— birth, growth, productivity… then decline. But what if that’s the wrong model? In Japan, aging feels different. Less about fading… more about remaining part of the rhythm of life— engaged, respected, and connected across generations. It reminded me of a line from Crocodile Dundee: “When were you born?” “Summertime.” Not a number. A season. I’m Lowell Sheppard, a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, author, and creator of the Never Too Late philosophy—exploring what it means to live a long, healthy, and engaged life. 👉 Join the journey: Never Too Late Academy https://nevertoolateacademy.com #Aging #Longevity #Japan #LifeLessons #HealthyAging #Ikigai #BlueZones #Mindset #NeverTooLate #CulturalInsights #Purpose #AgingWell #JapanLife #Philosophy #LifeReflections

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Another one of the interludes I produced for the Top The Bill public screens installed around Port Vila, Santo & Noumea around 2006-2010

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Ever had a line jam in a clutch or pulley? 😤 With SailForce, your electric winch knows when something’s wrong—and stops before damage happens. ⚡️ Real-time line tension monitoring 🛑 Auto shut-off when limits are hit 🔧 Available as a full winch or a conversion kit for most brands Smart. Simple. Safe. ⛵💡 #ewincher #SailForce #SmartWinch #SailingTech #BoatLife #SailingGear #MarineInnovation #ElectricWinch #SailingSmart #DeckSafety

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