Passion Project Japan

🤖 First Tech Startup to be featured on the PPJ! ❤️‍🔥On a warm day just before Christmas, the PPJ team visited Tokyo Techies — a fast-growing IT consulting and product development startup founded by a Vietnamese engineer in Tokyo 🗼🎄Every step of their journey felt like a struggle or an irrelevance, yet each challenge pushed them forward. From a small IT tutoring service to a full-fledged IT sol...

In this episode of Passion Project Japan, PPJ and Emma - one of our dearest friends, an aspiring writer and healthcare advocate - dive into the art of living in Tokyo — from discovering the best cafés and reflecting on life concepts like Ikigai and confidence, to just… wandering thoughts that come up in a city that never slows down 🗼It’s about balance, self-awareness, and finding calm in the chao...

Job hunting is just… HARD.Fighting people in Japanese is quite… ENTICING.From language battles to culture shocks, life as an international student in Japan is no joke — but it’s also full of omoshiroi (面白い: interesting) moments. In this episode, we chat with Nicole, a seasoned international student turned full-time pro at JPort, a startup dedicated to helping global talent navigate the maze of...

What does it take to start a community? 🧠We speak with Annie Hoang, a talented designer, educator, and career coach based in Japan! She's also the founder of CREABA a community that builds creative confidence through a host of diverse programs to upskill their members. We had a great chat about how she found her career path in Japan, the interesting hobby she has, and how community starters n...

🔥 Roasting CVs with Paul! 🔥 In our previous episode, we dove deep into the Japan Tech Job Market in 2024 with Paul, unpacking key trends and opportunities. This time, we’re taking it a step further! 💼✨ Join us for a CV evaluation session, where we highlight the strengths of CVs and share actionable tips to help you stand out in the job market in Japan. If you’re serious about landing a job in...

We’re back! Another 2 months of hibernation, but this time, we’re bringing a fresher PPJ starting from Paul Roberts, a tech recruiter in Tokyo helping connect thousands of people dreaming of working and living in Japan 😍 We have a living coaching session coming next Monday as well, so please make sure to check it out! ❤️‍🔥 Passion Project Japan a bi-weekly video podcast about inspiring self-star...

Did you know that 65% of cash is held outside the countries that minted it? In this episode, we talk with Quinn Ryder, the co-founder of Global Coin Solutions (@globalcoinsolutions). He reveals fascinating insights about the hidden power of foreign currencies and how he is channeling this underutilized cash into fundraising and charitable initiatives— while generating profit! ❤️‍🔥 Passion Project...

In today's episode, we recount our (mis)adventure climbing Mount Fuji overnight in the rain and the misery/beauty of this once-in-a-lifetime trek! ❤️‍🔥 Passion Project Japan a bi-weekly video podcast about inspiring self-starters living in Japan who are turning their dreams into reality. From entrepreneurs to community starters, freelancers to side hustlers, we uncover the wisdom, tactics, an...

Gia and Theo discuss five techniques to combat procrastination and ensure you stay on top of time management! ⏰ ❤️‍🔥 Passion Project Japan a bi-weekly video podcast about inspiring self-starters living in Japan who are turning their dreams into reality. From entrepreneurs to community starters, freelancers to side hustlers, we uncover the wisdom, tactics, and resources they’ve used to chase thei...

🎙️ We went to r/japanlife to discuss some of the top posts... and the conversation got pretty unhinged. ❤️‍🔥 Passion Project Japan a bi-weekly video podcast about inspiring self-starters living in Japan who are turning their dreams into reality. From entrepreneurs to community starters, freelancers to side hustlers, we uncover the wisdom, tactics, and resources they’ve used to chase their passion...

🎙️ We talked with our fellow podcasters in Japan— SUY (スイ) whom we met at Takeoff Tokyo last month! 👭 Alice and Reina team up to fuel their shared passion for Women Empowerment and Cultural Preservation, infusing their podcasts and businesses with such purpose and impact. 0:00 Intro 2:22 Should you start a podcast? 8:18 What podcasts do you listen to? 13:58 Should you plan podcast topics? 19:10...

🎭 We peel back the curtain of bilingual theatre in Japan with Aya Kawakami Murray, founder and creative director of Theatre Iridescence (https://www.instagram.com/theatre_iridescence/) In this episode, Aya shares with us life skills you can gain from doing theatre, what it takes to run a bilingual production, and her own journey in creating a comeback show with Theatre Iridescence. ❤️‍🔥 Passion...

⚡️ We sit down with Shane Toomey, founder of his own fashion brand Infamous (@infamousartworks) Shane talks about the inspiration behind his designs, his journey as a fashion designer, and what it takes to run a streetwear brand in Japan. ❤️‍🔥 Passion Project Japan a bi-weekly video podcast about inspiring self-starters living in Japan who are turning their dreams into reality. From entrepreneur...

🚀 We are collaborating with Takeoff Tokyo, a two-day event for world-conquering founders, investors, and ecosystem players from around the world!! In this episode we talk to Yoshimi, one of the core team members organziing this event. It's awesome to see this event being brought to life by fellow university students who are passionately building a dynamic entrepreneurial community in Japan. ❤...

We try out the viral career quiz What Cake R U? The career/personality quiz developed by CakeResume brings you on a role-playing adventure through Job Hunting Village. This was a relatively new style of video, if you liked it do let us know and drop your cake personality-type in the comments below. The Quiz: https://www.cakeresume.com/campaigns/what-cake-r-u/en?locale=en ❤️‍🔥 Passion Project Japa...

25 years ago, Sean seized an opportunity to come to Japan to work as an English teacher. What started as a one-year adventure turned into a journey of a lifetime! Sean is now the founder and owner of his very own English School in Nagoya— all while writing feature-length screenplays in his free time! We find out about his journey in becoming an entrepreneur and how he has kept the passion for teac...

Meet Sayaka (  @NihongoDekita  ) the skit-loving Japanese teacher making waves on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok! How did Sayaka go from working at Outback Steakhouse to becoming one of the biggest Japanese language teachers in the world? Let’s find out 👀 ❤️‍🔥 Passion Project Japan a bi-weekly video podcast about inspiring self-starters living in Japan who are turning their dreams into reality. F...

How do you make ¥100,000 (around ~$1000) a month as a student in Japan? Gia and Theo talk about their different baito (part-time) experiences in Japan and their strategy to earn some money to sustain themselves as international students. ❤️‍🔥 Passion Project Japan a bi-weekly video podcast about inspiring self-starters living in Japan who are turning their dreams into reality. From entrepreneurs...

Meet Matthew Chima, CEO and Founder of Small World, a professional event organizer, IAFOR marketing manager, and Cicada Live concert promoter 🎉 How did Matt go from an architecture student in England to an event organizer in Japan? How does he make a living throwing parties? Listen and find out! 👀 ❤️‍🔥 Passion Project Japan a bi-weekly video podcast about inspiring self-starters living in Japan...

It's a new year, and a new opportunity to start a side hustle in Japan! Here are three side hustle ideas we came up with that you can start on a budget.! ❤️‍🔥 Passion Project Japan a bi-weekly video podcast about inspiring self-starters living in Japan who are turning their dreams into reality. From entrepreneurs to community starters, freelancers to side hustlers, we uncover the wisdom, tact...

Merry Christmas! 🎉🎄🎅 PPJ is back with another episode where we just had a chilled talk about 2023 reflection and 2024 goals! What’s your 2024 goal? Let us know in the comments! 🤪 Hope you all have a Christmas Day full of warmth and love! And Happy New Year 🥳🎉 ❤️‍🔥 Passion Project Japan a bi-weekly video podcast about inspiring self-starters living in Japan who are turning their dreams into...

📸 Sofia is a medical student turned freelance photographer based in Japan! Find out how she was able to turn her passion for photography into her full-time career, and the challenges that come with it. She also shares how to build a steady flow of clients, how to nourish client relationships, and tons of practical advice on building a sustainable career out of creative work! ❤️‍🔥 Passion Project...

In this episode, we speak with Jude, a Nagoya University postdoctorate in Robotics and the CEO of Fainzy Technologies. He guides us through his journey from being a student in Japan to building his two businesses, covering how to navigate after a failure and the process of acquiring a visa to start up in Japan 🇯🇵

From eating just an apple 🍎 and a sweet potato 🍠 a day to advocating to a more balance diet and building a small fitness “empire,” Gia is also chasing her own passion project of creating her own business and inspiring others to be confident with their bodies. Watch until the end to see Gia’s unique journey with fitness and nutrition! Passion Project Japan a bi-weekly video podcast about inspirin...

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Jayson, founder of JimakuAI. JimakuAI is an AI-powered tool that makes creating Japanese and English subtitles an absolute breeze. Jayson was also one of our big senpai who spent 5 years doing his PhD in Mathematics, before he transitioned into an entrepreneur. If you’re unsure of your options after academia, a soon-to-be data engineer, or an aspiring entreprene...