The Journal
Curated insights for the discerning investor. From architectural trends and market analysis to the hidden cultural gems of Niigata and Okinawa, explore the art of designing your Second Life in Japan
Is the dream of a tropical island retirement slipping away because of the price tag?
I talk to so many people who have spent decades dreaming of a “Second Life” in Hawaii.
Currently, I...
Is 53 too old to start something this hard?
I asked myself this question looking in the mirror this morning.
I am 53 years old.
In Japan, this is usually the age where people start counting the days...
Have you ever found yourself squeezing onto a packed train in Tokyo, staring at a grey concrete wall, and wondering: “Is this it?”
I hear this story all the time.
When I help clients move...
They say life begins at 40. But I am here to tell you that the real adventure might just begin at 53.
If you have been following my journey here on Aya’s Move Japan Guide, you know that I have spent...