Today, founder of Japan Remotely, Nick, tells us about what it's like working with clients to find the perfect living situation in Japan, and gives insight about the challenges and solutions in turning Japan into a long-term home.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:34 Meet Nick
1:05 Intro to Japan
5:00 What is it like being an international coordinator
10:10 How to transition out of English teaching
14:39 Moving from least populated prefecture to Tokyo
15:55 Why leave Japan after 10 years
19:49 What steps do you need to do to Move out of Japan
22:10 Starting to work with Japan Remotely
24:19 Financial differences in Japan and the US
26:35 Solving issues of moving to Japan with Japan Remotely
28:44 Who usually uses Japan Remotely's services
31:49 Common misconceptions
35:00 Deciding factors of moving to Japan
38:55 How to choose where to go in Japan
42:03 Visa options for moving to Japan while working for yourself
46:44 Startup Visa
49:15 Common challenges people face after moving to Japan
53:51 How realistic is the akiya dream?
57:03 Which is more comfortable to live, Japan or the US
1:00:56 Future services for Japan Remotely
1:03:03 Plans to move back to Japan
1:04:31 Most important use of Japan Remotely
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Liked this episode? Check out our interview with Mr. Nippon, half German half Japanese content creator who interviews other Germans living in Japan! https://youtu.be/IhpfnLPPxnY
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