39 Years Old, Moved to Japan for 2.5 Years. It’s Time to Say Goodbye.

August 15, 2025, Day 896 of living in Japan

It's been nearly three weeks since I've been home alone during summer break.

One of the reasons I particularly love Japan is that it's perfect for quiet solitude.

Waking up alone at home, exercising, studying, working, resting, studying again, working again, watching Japanese dramas to unwind, sleeping. Three weeks have passed in a flash.

Time always flies when one is focused.

Last week I registered on eBay, got approved this week, and officially launched dual-platform operations on Amazon Japan and eBay US. Incredibly busy.

Picked up my Japanese textbooks again, seriously preparing for the N1 exam at year's end.

Still need to carve out time to organize various materials for the company's financial settlement.

My third year in Japan - shifting from expansion to convergence.

Watching the recent changes across social media platforms, the shifting tone in comments under my articles, I feel it's time to make this decision.

A temporary farewell.

July, "Nanjing Photo Studio" released.
August, "East Pole Island" released.
September, "731" released.

All films I cannot comment on. I can only wish them box office success.

A while ago, a friend from a big tech company came to Osaka on business. Over dinner, he kindly reminded me what can and cannot be said nowadays.

I'm very grateful for his concern.

As a small-time blogger from an overseas sensitive IP region, I've had this awareness since day one of opening this account.

From initially sharing bits and pieces about what I knew of business manager visas, to later sharing insights about living and entrepreneurship in Japan. Through Xiaohongshu, I've made many new friends.

Of course, inevitably, I've also received various insults and criticism.

From the initial hurt, to later arguing back online, to now turning a blind eye. I don't know if this is maturity or resignation.

I don't know what's happened to the world lately - everyone seems anxious, restless, angry. You can't speak well of certain places, nor poorly of certain places. What was once a space for recording and sharing one's life and reflections has gradually gained more and more invisible restrictions, slowly draining away interest and motivation.

The education I received growing up was:

Investigation of things, extension of knowledge, sincerity of thoughts, rectification of heart, cultivation of self, regulation of family, governance of state, pacification of the world.

When life reaches a certain stage filled with confusion, one simply needs to start over from the beginning.

My abilities are limited. There's still so much about myself that needs improvement and completion. My small family still has so many difficulties that my wife and I need to face together.

So, in times like these, I'd rather quietly focus on doing my own things well, not troubling others, not troubling myself.

Thank you to over 20,000 friends for your attention and support over the past two years!

The mountains are high and the waters long - allow me a brief rest.

The journey ahead is far - until we meet again.

Wishing everyone good health and smooth sailing in all endeavors!

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