Why a personal blog instead of platforms? With AI's help, built my own space—no censorship, no trolls, no traffic anxiety. A $3 paywall keeps negativity out. Physical home moved; online home should too. Facing a broader world now.

Debating Tokyo vs Osaka, similar to China's north-south rivalry. After 20 years in Beijing, I prefer Osaka's scale—not too quiet, not too crowded. No car needed; life feels extended. What suits you is best.

After 80 days off Xiaohongshu, new business visa regulations put Chinese residents at a crossroads—stay or leave? The core unchanged: making money. Middle age brings choices. I can only make decisions I won't regret.

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,

The business manager visa threshold debate highlights a global turning point. Post-COVID-19, countries worldwide tightened immigration policies. Japan's visa program saw unexpected growth, forcing policy changes.

Amid tightening business manager visa policies in Japan, the core remains unchanged: run a legitimate business and pay taxes. Failure is inevitable in entrepreneurship. From coffee shops to Amazon stores, every venture faces setbacks.

our daughter's robust health and happiness, fostered by outdoor activity and excellent school "Shokuiku" (food education), have eased our parental worries. Her flourishing validates our decision to move. We prioritize her well-being above all, confident she will thrive here.

Osaka ranks 7th in EIU's 2025 Global Liveability Index, scoring perfect marks in stability, healthcare, and education. After three years, the novelty faded but love deepened. Life became ordinary yet fulfilling—family focused, simply content.

Reuniting with high school friends in Osaka after a decade, we discussed our children's education. Our past academic achievements mean little now. Happy education isn't indulgence—it's fostering lifelong learning through interest.

Two years in Japan: lost 20 pounds, fixed assets, and old social circles. But gained fulfilling days, saved commute time for family, and built new friendships faster than expected. Gain and loss are two sides of the same coin. Happiness matters most.

A tongue-in-cheek satire portraying Japan as a land of disasters, crime, and hardship—only to reveal in the end that it’s all fictional exaggeration. A humorous parody of fear-mongering and sensationalism about life in Japan.

Friends sent disaster videos claiming Japan had a major earthquake. Fact-checking revealed Cabinet Office's Nankai Trough report—10 years of data publicly available. Disasters are unpredictable, but preparation through science and transparency is key.