This Remote Island in Japan has the Most Incredible Blue Water.

Hearing the words "remote island Japan" is one thing. Seeing it in person is another. And having the opportunity to sail through its clear, blue waters? That's a dream come true. In this episode, I sail to my third port on this unique Island called Amami. The port is called Koniya in Setouchi and is popular among Sailors and a good typhoon hole. Before I leave the deep inlet of Uken, though, I welcome my friend Esteban who has come for a few days. He teaches me the proper way to each spaghetti, and together with local guide Matt, we visit some charming and out-of-the-way local eateries. All under the excellent tutelage of a local guide and a man of the jungle, mountain, and sea, Matt Pride. My mate Mitsu also accompanied us to Koniya but did not make it into any of the shots for some reason. Next time! Once to Koniya, meeting up again with Rui, a JP YouTuber, is great. He and Koru live aboard their boat. https://www.youtube.com/@Umi-Fune And I met others who live aboard, including a solo sailor from Hokkaido and a young man from Sendai. If you are a never-too-later like me, check out the free resources at http://bit.ly/3w9OpUJ To Track Wahine, please consider becoming a Patron or sponsor. http://bit.ly/3WmPG5r These videos are made possible by my Patrons: Trevor Webster, Steve Houck, Johny Gwin, Michael Coombs, Kats Honda, Michael Borgmann, Robin Mah, John King, J29BlackJack, Sumie and William Zies, David LaHeist, Claude Strobbe, Bruce McCaughan, Jeffrey Behr, Thanks to all those making this voyage possible: Keel Club Founding Members: Harry A. Hill / BetterU / Tokyo Supercars And all my sponsors: Premium Sponsors: UFC GYM Japan and GRHH Tier One: Westlund Group, mackfilm LTD, Tokyo Super Cars, Foodsaver & VERSA Tier Two: Dormeo, Merlin Solar. Upternes Tier 3: GDI Communications, Rob Claar, The Aussies Tier 4: Mike Alfant, Jim Weisser, Doug Hymas, Ted Carlson, Steve Houck and partial Sponsorship Satcom Global (Iridium 9575) and DICS (Liferaft)