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Expertise matters — especially when your boat is thousands of miles from shore. Since 2013, Balance Catamarans has built over 75 performance cruising catamarans that have collectively logged more than 500,000 nautical miles of oceanic adventure. This isn’t just a number — it’s proof. In this video, we share the principles that guide everything we do: expert design, expert fabrication, expert craftsmanship, and a relentless focus on building reliable, fast, and safe catamarans. 🔗 Learn more about Balance Catamarans: https://balancecatamarans.com 📺 Watch more owner journeys and performance tests on our channel. 📬 Subscribe to stay updated with our latest builds and adventures. 🎥 Originally produced as an ad, this short video reflects the core values behind every Balance we build. #BalanceCatamarans #ExpertiseMatters #BluewaterSailing #CatamaranLife
After cremation, families perform kotsuage (bone-picking): relatives use large chopsticks in pairs to transfer large bone fragments (feet to head) into urns— the only time sharing chopsticks is allowed. 🌫 1. Yūrei (Japanese Ghosts) Traditional Japanese ghosts: • Wear white burial clothes • Have long black hair • Often appear at night • May not have visible feet People often visit graves during: • Obon (August) – a festival honoring ancestors’ spirits • Higan (spring and autumn equinox) – a time for remembrance During these times, graveyards are full of families bringing flowers and incense. They often feel more like calm gardens than dark or scary places.