I was born in a fishing town in Japan and am no sailor. I can tell you that fishing towns in Japan are operated with pride and a matter of factly. In my hometown, no single debris left unpicked in the port vicinity, you only breathe in fresh fish and seaweed scent. Viva Japanese fishermen and women!
thanks for the video, admittedly I'm an armchair cruiser, following several cruising channels, and I have been wondering for a year or two why no one heads up to Japan or China...good to know some people do. I have subscribed so I can see your progress this coming spring with the cherry blossoms...cheers
It`s a good point. I have made many overnight passages passing up remote coasts in Japan and at times it like paying dodgems as their can be a wave of boats coming out of tiny parts. Thank goodness their is AIS but not all boat have it so must be very vigilant watching for navigation lights on the move
A very honorable, noble, intelligent, and logical people. Something most of the rest of the World is somewhat lacking it appears. Hopefully we can all evolve to near that level before too many more centuries pass us by...
I am European and want to cruise to Japan. This is reassuring. I have zero interest in sailing to Greece and I am not surprised you had issues. I have spent time in the Mediterranean area (not sailing) and it put me off ever wanting to sail to most countries.
i stayed in japan for a couple of weeks while on deployment. place was very cool. people are fun and mostly will try to help. if you are in yakuska there was a japanese rock/metal bar called F*** Yeah. amazing place. you can get habu sake there (snake venom sake usually from vietnam). apparently they didnt want to give americans that anymore because one of the sailors took it and died (he was allergic to snake venom). remember literally running down the streets with some cool drunken Japanese we meet there while kinda hallucinating on that. epic epic times. different culture yes but super cool people there. also if you are looking at this check out Hong Kong Havent been there in over a decade but if it is ur first time in asia and you want to dip ur toes in it that is where I would start.
Thanks for watching. Regarding docking fees, I have moored in over 70 ports so far in Japan an in most cases it was free or virtuallly free, with with a small amount of yen per ton per day. Marina Fees are more expensive but the most I have ever spent is 40 USD for my 40 foot boat and where I am now in Yonabaru Okinawa I am less than 10 usd a day at a full service Marina. There are also other options including Sea Stations ( Umi No Eki) and Fisherina`s which are like a coop Yacht Harbor. these prices can range from virtually free to marina level fees. If you are interested here is a link to a video I did a couple of years ago that focuse on Sea Stationsua-cam.com/video/4s3CeECzn1U/v-deo.htmlsi=1AuxuOznWtdK0RSy
@@richardsandvig4609incoming cruisers ( foreign flagged vessels) have to jump through some bureaucratic hoops but once cleared largely no problems. That being said anything over a 40 foot boat will be more limited where they can moored. In La vagabond’s case there is also the issue of how wide it is.
Vagabond how about more lights other than just what the rules says . I am at anchor overnight and i have extra lights on the boat . Have even used solar powered lights and you can see there is a boat there from hundreds of feet away
I think the regulation anchor light on top of the mast is fine at a distance but closer in the sky is not where you’re looking. There needs to be a light at deck level as well.
La Vagabond were anchored legally and I have alot of respect for them and how much the covered. As one of a cruising community here in Japan, we are eager to welcome cruisers and share relevant information.
The interview was worthwhile….although as some have suggested … may have benefited from some editing I’ve seen the vagabond videos ( how many?) on their accident- I’m not likely to ever be a subscriber to their channel ( not going to disparage them further)
Thanks for watching and point taken. As I mentioned in another reply, my channel is a vlog about my own journey and challenges and experiences. So for my regular viewers I try to always give an update. I know my channel is everyone`s `cup of tea` but grateful for those who follow me and for those who stop by only once.
LA Vagabonde sailing channel needs to hear this video. They are in Japan and recently had a fishing boat crash into there sixty foot trimaran at anchor.
"Honey, this boat is aging. We should seriously think about getting a new one." "I agree sweetie, but the market is terrible right now. Where's a typhoon when ya need one???" "I've got a better idea....JAPAN!!!"
Or if anchoring in a country with alot of small commercial vessels anchor in a bay and maintain an anchor watch at night - act as a prudent seaman - drive defensively not according to rules
haha. Not clickbait at all. If viewers only get one message from this video and it is from the Thumbnail and title than that is good as anchroing, while legal in japan outside of harbors, is not common and that makes it dangerous. Btw if I wanted to use click bait I would included Scott`s cursory reference to a `japanese sex toy` lol
thanks for watching and for your comment. Yep, i get you on that cuz I feel the same way about videos I click on. However, as a content creator, I i am concerned with those who are following my vlog loyally and who are interested to have an update on what is happening and progress I am making. So what is noise to you is of interest to those who have been following my vlog for a while. I am not a journalist , but simple wanting to pass on information to those coming to Japan and are interested in my own story. Those of who are based in Japan are concerned with accurate information about Japan and to attract more cruisers to come. Scott and Mia make excellent points.
Thanks for visiting the comment section anyways. the two reasons are stated in the description and they also offer other valuable insights into cruising in Japan. My summary of their two tips are 1. it`s dangerous anchoring is not common in at all in japan and therefore fishermen are not used to watching out for pleasure boats at anchor and 2. the `magic` of Japan happens dockside . . encounters with people and experiencing the japanese style of generous hospitality is quite amazing
@@PacificSolo We are preparing to sail Japan and found the video to be very informative. The potential risk when anchoring and the benefits of the alternative docking provided in the video were CRYSTAL CLEAR.
I was born in a fishing town in Japan and am no sailor. I can tell you that fishing towns in Japan are operated with pride and a matter of factly. In my hometown, no single debris left unpicked in the port vicinity, you only breathe in fresh fish and seaweed scent. Viva Japanese fishermen and women!
never seen much about cruising Japan! Excellent, Thank you.
Excellent summary of cruising in Japan and helpful tips for sure! Thanks for sharing. 😊. SV Zia
Thanks for watching!
I loved this video. So much information beyond the title. They were easy to listen to and generous in the experience. thank you and them.
You are welcome and thanks for watching!
thanks for the video, admittedly I'm an armchair cruiser, following several cruising channels, and I have been wondering for a year or two why no one heads up to Japan or China...good to know some people do. I have subscribed so I can see your progress this coming spring with the cherry blossoms...cheers
Thanks for watching and following along . I’m really looking forward to next year.
Wonderful. Thanks for sharing!
Anchored or not ,do Japanese fishermen not expect any other vessels to move about in the dark ?
It`s a good point. I have made many overnight passages passing up remote coasts in Japan and at times it like paying dodgems as their can be a wave of boats coming out of tiny parts. Thank goodness their is AIS but not all boat have it so must be very vigilant watching for navigation lights on the move
Good interview.
A really interesting interview
A very honorable, noble, intelligent, and logical people. Something most of the rest of the World is somewhat lacking it appears. Hopefully we can all evolve to near that level before too many more centuries pass us by...
Goes to show the difference proper preparation can make.
I am European and want to cruise to Japan. This is reassuring. I have zero interest in sailing to Greece and I am not surprised you had issues. I have spent time in the Mediterranean area (not sailing) and it put me off ever wanting to sail to most countries.
Love that couple
Yep, me too. Alot of respect and I enjoyed hanging out with them. We also sailed to the Kerama Islands together when they first arrived
Japan is a beautiful country..
I know the Japanese language and reading .I'm a sailor from Hawaii.. Thank you for the video.
Mahalo for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the video!
What a beautiful boat
yes it is. Thanks for watching
People who were alone to long they end up like talking waterfalls...
i stayed in japan for a couple of weeks while on deployment. place was very cool. people are fun and mostly will try to help. if you are in yakuska there was a japanese rock/metal bar called F*** Yeah. amazing place. you can get habu sake there (snake venom sake usually from vietnam). apparently they didnt want to give americans that anymore because one of the sailors took it and died (he was allergic to snake venom). remember literally running down the streets with some cool drunken Japanese we meet there while kinda hallucinating on that. epic epic times. different culture yes but super cool people there. also if you are looking at this check out Hong Kong Havent been there in over a decade but if it is ur first time in asia and you want to dip ur toes in it that is where I would start.
I am currently moored and have seen US military drinking Habu Sake . . not as bad tasting as you would think.
Just a quick video from the Commander (CFAY) on pronouncing Yokosuka. :)
ua-cam.com/video/ht6KSbtp-Og/v-deo.html
I'm dreaming of sailing to Japan one day with SeaCamel. Hokkaido at winter 🏂
Vagabond ego is too big
His wife if in need of help not some on line 12 year old giving advice
That was all great info but wish they would have touched on docking fees.
Thanks for watching. Regarding docking fees, I have moored in over 70 ports so far in Japan an in most cases it was free or virtuallly free, with with a small amount of yen per ton per day. Marina Fees are more expensive but the most I have ever spent is 40 USD for my 40 foot boat and where I am now in Yonabaru Okinawa I am less than 10 usd a day at a full service Marina. There are also other options including Sea Stations ( Umi No Eki) and Fisherina`s which are like a coop Yacht Harbor. these prices can range from virtually free to marina level fees. If you are interested here is a link to a video I did a couple of years ago that focuse on Sea Stationsua-cam.com/video/4s3CeECzn1U/v-deo.htmlsi=1AuxuOznWtdK0RSy
@ Thank you so much for the fast and very informative reply!
@@PacificSolo I think Vagabonde mentioned that mooring was a bureaucratic mess. Is that not the case?
@@richardsandvig4609incoming cruisers ( foreign flagged vessels) have to jump through some bureaucratic hoops but once cleared largely no problems. That being said anything over a 40 foot boat will be more limited where they can moored. In La vagabond’s case there is also the issue of how wide it is.
Why doesn’t Tengah video anymore? Thanks for the interview.
They use instagram to keep friends and followers up to date! Some good stuff and excellent commentary
54 ft Amel is an amazing blue water cruiser.
Vagabond how about more lights other than just what the rules says . I am at anchor overnight and i have extra lights on the boat .
Have even used solar powered lights and you can see there is a boat there from hundreds of feet away
I think the regulation anchor light on top of the mast is fine at a distance but closer in the sky is not where you’re looking. There needs to be a light at deck level as well.
good point
Agree , and lights at eye level, not only top of mast !
I guess you should have made this video before La Vagabond came to Japan…
La Vagabond were anchored legally and I have alot of respect for them and how much the covered. As one of a cruising community here in Japan, we are eager to welcome cruisers and share relevant information.
Or they could have done their own research before heading to a new location..
The interview was worthwhile….although as some have suggested … may have benefited from some editing
I’ve seen the vagabond videos ( how many?) on their accident-
I’m not likely to ever be a subscriber to their channel ( not going to disparage them further)
Thanks for watching and point taken. As I mentioned in another reply, my channel is a vlog about my own journey and challenges and experiences. So for my regular viewers I try to always give an update. I know my channel is everyone`s `cup of tea` but grateful for those who follow me and for those who stop by only once.
LA Vagabonde sailing channel needs to hear this video. They are in Japan and recently had a fishing boat crash into there sixty foot trimaran at anchor.
Vagabond anchored in Japan and were hit by a fishing boat in the night . Ton of damage , more than they think I will bet .
"Honey, this boat is aging. We should seriously think about getting a new one."
"I agree sweetie, but the market is terrible right now. Where's a typhoon when ya need one???"
"I've got a better idea....JAPAN!!!"
Or if anchoring in a country with alot of small commercial vessels anchor in a bay and maintain an anchor watch at night - act as a prudent seaman - drive defensively not according to rules
@@simonpickering2665yep
@@Siluetae their boat is only 6 months old!!!!
Sailing la vagabonde could have done with that advice.
What was L V supposed to do? Not visit Japan? It's too big to fit in most fishing harbours.
So glad they came to Japan. I had the pleasure of hanging out with them when they were in Okinawa.
I thought it was becuse of rampaging Godzilla.
Seriously, this is pretty interesting!
haha. Thanks for watching
So much CLICK BAIT!!! So little time.
haha. Not clickbait at all. If viewers only get one message from this video and it is from the Thumbnail and title than that is good as anchroing, while legal in japan outside of harbors, is not common and that makes it dangerous. Btw if I wanted to use click bait I would included Scott`s cursory reference to a `japanese sex toy` lol
Tell that to Lavagabonde
Yeah, but they know everything!
Actually they were compliant and not at fault. I tell more in this video. ua-cam.com/video/wJySfOtD2l4/v-deo.htmlsi=92T1yBOz3Q5rhgJ0
I was literally just going to type that out and your comment was the first I saw!!
@@PacificSolo Yes I have seen that, but being LEGAL and not doing the homework?
SO many videos mix in the "points" of the title with a lot of personal "noise". Make the two reasons why to not anchor FIRST, and explain clearly !
Yeah, I still don't know what the reasons are and I no longer care. Just came to the comments section with hope someone had listed them...
thanks for watching and for your comment. Yep, i get you on that cuz I feel the same way about videos I click on. However, as a content creator, I i am concerned with those who are following my vlog loyally and who are interested to have an update on what is happening and progress I am making. So what is noise to you is of interest to those who have been following my vlog for a while. I am not a journalist , but simple wanting to pass on information to those coming to Japan and are interested in my own story. Those of who are based in Japan are concerned with accurate information about Japan and to attract more cruisers to come. Scott and Mia make excellent points.
Thanks for visiting the comment section anyways. the two reasons are stated in the description and they also offer other valuable insights into cruising in Japan. My summary of their two tips are 1. it`s dangerous anchoring is not common in at all in japan and therefore fishermen are not used to watching out for pleasure boats at anchor and 2. the `magic` of Japan happens dockside . . encounters with people and experiencing the japanese style of generous hospitality is quite amazing
Be interesting to know the approximate cost of marinas.
@@PacificSolo We are preparing to sail Japan and found the video to be very informative. The potential risk when anchoring and the benefits of the alternative docking provided in the video were CRYSTAL CLEAR.
Anyone can be an expert with hindsight
Yeah....naaaaahhhh
good нота
Loose the stupid so called music!
his wife is a babe
she is a basket case
she needs help
Hey Solo, stop mentioning The Sakura season.
I am jealous.
Haha … apologies 😂