80 Year Old Neighbor Rescues My Dingy #japan #villagelife #community

Life in a remote village rarely goes exactly as planned.

Today brought two unexpected problems. One was solved by the kindness of an 80-year-old neighbor. The other simply required patience, perseverance, and getting my hands dirty.

The longer I live in Japan's remote communities, the more I appreciate that healthy communities are not built on dependence or independence alone.

They flourish where community and self-reliance go hand in hand.

About Lowell Sheppard, author, Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, Founder of the Never Too Late Academy, and Special Advisor to the International Academic Forum (IAFOR). Through Japan Solo Field Notes, I explore longevity, community, purpose, and healthy aging across Japan.


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