Hi, and thanks for watching this video/vlog about exploring another side of Japan—this time featuring Nagano and my journey to escape the rat race.
In this video, I share my personal story of working in Tokyo and how I discovered the “10% rule” as a way to pave a new path and transition to a different life in Japan. This isn’t everything—there are so many more ways to explore this topic. As someone passionate about living here and embracing the culture, I’ve recently realized there are alternatives to the traditional salaryman life or the usual paths like marriage. Of course, there are challenges, like securing the right visa, but I hope this video serves as a reminder to anyone feeling stuck to take a leap of faith and explore new possibilities.
With the help of visuals captured on the Sony FX3 (shoutout to my brother for his help!), I hope you enjoy watching this as much as we enjoyed creating it. I’m still learning and growing in this journey, especially when it comes to making these videos, so I truly appreciate your support.
Thank you for watching and supporting!
Time Stamps:
0:00 Defining the Rat Race
1:32 Intro of the video and channel
3:01 Another Side of Japan Rural Nagano
3:38 Narai-Juku
4:02 Bonus Interview with Kris - a Local Filmmaker and Friend
5:42 My story
6:56 The 10% rule
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