Secrets From a 92 Year Old's Life in Japan #longevity #healthylifespan #japan

I left my boat three days ago to come to Shimane Prefecture, a Japanese longevity hotspot, more people live past 100 than anywhere else in the country. I came here to work on my book Longevity and the Art of Community: Lessons from Japan, but also to reflect on what it really means to live well and to finish well. I met a man whose 92-year-old mother had lived independently until just weeks before her passing. Her story reminded me of two women who shaped this journey: my mother and a farmer we called Granny of the Fields, who worked her terraced land until days before she died. My son, Mackenzie Sheppard, captured Granny’s story in a short, award-winning film — a quiet portrait of endurance, simplicity, and purpose. Watching it again here in Shimane, I’m reminded that longevity isn’t about adding years to life — it’s about adding life to years. Back in Shimane Prefecture, a noteworthy Japan longevity hotspot. It's inspiring to witness elderly wisdom and the secrets to aging well firsthand. Reflecting on the importance of health and a long life as integral parts of the aging process in this unique community.