Hachinohe Japan: Anniversary at Sea & Local Festival Send-Off

In this episode of Lynn and Paul’s Excellent Adventure, we share a more personal side of our world cruise aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey. Our second stop in Japan brought us to Hachinohe, where unexpected challenges and unforgettable moments shaped our day.Paul faced a flare-up of gout, reminding us that life at sea comes with both adventures and realities. But even though we couldn’t explore the town, the town came to us! Locals treated us to a traditional Japanese performance right at the port, complete with colorful costumes, dance, drumming, and a fisherman’s story play that had the whole crowd engaged.It was also our 38th wedding anniversary 💕 — celebrated with relaxation by the pool, watching the sturgeon moon, and enjoying the heartfelt farewell performance as we sailed away.Highlights include:Life at sea with everyday challenges (Paul’s gout story)Visiting the medical clinic aboard the OdysseyCelebrating our 38th wedding anniversary at seaTraditional Hachinohe send-off with dance & storytellingExperiencing Japanese culture from the ship📍 Location: Hachinohe, Japan🛳 Part of our 4-year world cruise aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey