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Good question. Well first of all it is far from other boats. In Aug 2023 three boats sunk here in a typhoon because of damage caused by other boats. Secondly by being in the corner I can run lines off both sides. In the end it was the advice of the harbor master

thanks for watching. Anchoring in Japan is a big concern for incoming cruisers. While it is legal, ( as long as you are outside harbors and not near designated aqua farming operations) it is not at all common. Yet despite incoming cruisers being given this advice, such is the disposition to anchor and be free, that many disregard it. Just yesterday I was talking to the skippers of two boats recently arrived. They have been curising for twenty years each and after asking me about anchoring, they thanked me but indicated they will still primarlity anchor as they cruise japan the next few months. It`s a shame. Thankfully Scott and Mia heeded the advice and they had a richer time because of it.

Glad you found it helpful.

thanks for watching

Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. The triple disaster of 2011 revealed flaws in the sytems and vested interests for sure, It also put on the display the resilience, work ethic, and community spirit of people at a local level

Hi. THanks for watching and good queston. I bought Wahine in tokyo. I had actually shortlisted four boats and they were in Phuket, Philipinnes, fukuoka and tokyo. In the end I chose Wahine in tokyo because she came with a slip at Yumenoshima Marina which is where i needed to be. Otherwise there was two year waiting list. If you go to konpira consulting and look at boats for sail you will have an idea of who much boats are. My boat is curently on the market for 7.5 million yen. You will see it there too. What kind of boat are you looking for? Sometimes you can pick up boats for free because the owner does not want the hassle any more. But that is a matter of networking and getting to know local sailors.

It is indeed

well , that is another issue of course that is worthy of attention. I don`t get though why you would take this opportunity to smear an entire people and culture because of a particular `commercial activity`. Every society has its dark corners and even businesses that many would take extreme exception too right?

Glad you found it interesting.

Yeah. It works for him really well. It said for others who join them it takes a while to get used to itl

Well said

Thanks for watching

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@@PacificSolo Many Thanks! 😃

Interesting … thanks

thanks for the tip

thanks. thats reassuring :)

Good point. Will do. Thanks advice

yep, I thought the same but at that price and one of kind I had not choice. Got it about 10% of value. It does have the bright flourescent hood that comes out

Thanks for watching and good question. I am refring to having an agent handle your paperwork into the country, You can do it all on line yourself too, but an agent ( it costs) certainly makes it easier. It`s not just a matter of getting cleared by immigration and customs, but there are two special permits you need, one is called a Naikosen which gives your boat temporary Japanese Nationality meaning you don`t have to clear customs every port you go to, and also a closed port permit which allows you to go into any port. Also, local officials do not always understand the regulations so once you are cruising japan and local authorities in a remote port say your closed port permit does not apply to their port, then you can have the agent interveene and set them straight. The most popular agent is Kirk Patterson of Konpira Consulting. Good luck

Thanks for watching and good question. I used three different guys for different jobs and they gave me quote which was based on time and materials. I don’t know but other countries but I am told by incoming cruisers that they work get done is high standard and the labor is trustworthy . Come to Japan ;)

You’re not the first to point that out. My boat was named Wahine when I bought her her and decided not to go through the hassle of a name change plus I like the meaning of the name ….:)

An Aussie! From Perth I believe

Right on! Thanks for watching and taking time to comment.

I think it really depends on where you go. If you stick to the main tourist sites, I think English is more prevalent. But Japan is a land of contrasts. We were in places where the locals said they had never seen a foreign tourist and restaurants where other customers literally stood up and bowed because they were impressed we found it. Unsurprisingly they didn't speak English.

@svtengah. Sure. But you were able to communicate and get the meal. It’s not that everyone speaks English, but that communication is nevertheless possible and people try hard. I’ve been all over Japan with my kids, without the wife (who is the Japanese speaker) on day trips or overnight trips and never once ran into problems of not being able to accomplish what we needed or get what we needed.

@@MrChadbag Definitely agree that the helpfulness of the locals makes it easier. You can get simple things done because of that. But I feel I would seriously be missing out if I didn't use machine translation and AI. Getting complex boat work completed, making advanced berthing at marinas via email and having one of our best evenings in Japan with a local family would have been impossible without it, imo. Rather than simply being served a meal, we discussed our circumnavigation, my family history and theirs, despite them speaking virtually no English.

@svtengah. No argument from me. Machine translation (and now with AI) is one of the tools we have and one that many Japanese people are familiar with I think. I’ve used it when presented with the opportunity in shops. I guess my point was that people should not be intimidated and not go and experience Japan in whatever way they can. By air, boat, etc. there are ways: English, written or spoken, simple Japanese phrases you may learn, gesturing, pointing, pictures, plastic food, machine translation & AI. All are helpful and can be used. You won’t be turned away but most likely will be helped. Don’t limit yourself out of fear of communicating with folks who speak a much different language and live in a very different culture. Just was emphasizing that. Sailing and visiting on your own boat would be a very cool experience.

Haha … well actually I am considering having an artist, writer, composer, in residence for a leg or two

Thanks for watching! And the good comment. Yes they do!

Thanks for watching and like you are glad they are ok. My own experience of Japanese Insurance was a more than pleasant surprisee after my boating accident a couple of years ago. They really stepped forward and proactively helped me get a repair and boat seaworthy again. Hoping the same for La Vagabond

Sorry I don’t understand the question. Do you mean mooring costs for a 54 foot monohaul?

@@PacificSolo yes, how much of the sail boat cost? do you guys cross the ocean directly? or do you sail closer to shoreline

@@dragonv7863 I am not sure they would want to disclose the what they paid for it but you could search for Amel 54 and check out what they go for. Yes they have sailed from Europe to Japan over a few years.

Yep you are right! I’m looking forward to sailing to Hokkaido next spring

You're right, omoiyari is the most important thing to the Japanese - be considerate of others. Japan is having a problem (on land) of overtourism and when I ask the Japanese what bothers them the most, it comes down to foreigners coming and not adapting to the Japanese unique way of doing things. Stopping on the sidewalk and being in others' way or littering are oft cited examples. Anchoring and making life difficult for locals who are not used to boats all over the place is one of those things. It's normal for me, but not for them. I am a visitor so I don't impose my views on them. That's why I avoided anchoring, which is much easier. But at the end, I found that benefits were worth the trouble and is far more respectful.

Well said

Anchoring is certainly legal if outside harbors and not near fishing grounds and aqua farms. and if you abide by guidelines including arrive during the day so that the community is aware if you and staying well clear of harbor entrances you should be ok. For me I have been a full time liveaboard. For five years and have tied up in 70 harbors so far … the only problem I have has is one cat aboard and the occasional bug which I now have a deterrent for. And several birds …

With all due respect, this attitude of "This is how I do it at home so I will come to your country and ignore your customs and do it my way" is a primary reason why the Japanese are reacting negatively to what they consider overtourism. So far, this negative reaction is only towards land tourists, thankfully. I sincerely hope you will reconsider imposing your views on locals when you sail to other countries. And I hope other sailors considering Japan do try to respect how the Japanese do things. Otherwise you leave a dirty wake for other sailors who may follow you.

Well said . Thanks for watching

Thanks for watching!

it is indeed. Thanks for watching

In Japan? If so where?

@PacificSolo uraga

@@s.porter8646nice

@PacificSolo been here two years

Thank you for sharing the story. I’m not a Vietnamese on that boat but I’m one of the millions boat people in the 1980.