
Episode 1
The Journey Begins
Buettner travels to Okinawa, Japan, where the island's oldest residents still share a serene way of life motivated by a sense of purpose, or ikigai.

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Travel around the world with author Dan Buettner to discover five unique communities where people live extraordinarily long and vibrant lives.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Travel around the world with author Dan Buettner to discover five unique communities where people live extraordinarily long and vibrant lives.
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Episode 1
Buettner travels to Okinawa, Japan, where the island's oldest residents still share a serene way of life motivated by a sense of purpose, or ikigai.

Episode 2
From the mountain villages of Sardinia to a sunny suburb of California, Buettner explores what has contributed to these communities' amazing lifespans.

Episode 3
People in two very different Blue Zones — the Greek island Ikaria and Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula — thrive thanks to their unique diets and traditions.

Episode 4
Buettner visits Singapore, then shares his discoveries in the United States to find out if we can create new Blue Zones in a rapidly changing world.
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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