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Just Japan PodcastAuthor: Just Japan Podcast
Each week, host Kevin O'Shea interviews people about some of the most fascinating aspects of life in Japan. Topics such as culture, music, history, as well as living and working in Japan are covered. If you're interested in traveling or working in Japan or love anime, manga and want to know more about how cool Japan can be, than the Just Japan Podcast is for you. Language: en Genres: Places & Travel, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Just Japan Podcast - 235: Retiring in Japan with Kurt Bell
Episode 235
Thursday, 15 May, 2025
In the latest episode of the Just Japan Podcast, I welcome back returning guest Kurt Bell, better known as Softypapa on YouTube. When we last spoke, Kurt was in the U.S. with his Japanese wife, preparing for retirement and planning a move back to Japan. A year later, he’s made that dream a reality—retired, relocated, and now living in Japan full-time. Kurt shares his fascinating journey of purchasing and settling into an akiya (an abandoned house) in rural Japan and offers insights into his new lifestyle as a retired American resident. We also dive into his ongoing work as a well-known YouTube content creator and how his move has influenced his creative output and daily life. Follow Kurt’s adventures: https://www.youtube.com/@softypapa Support the podcast (Help fund the creation of new episodes): https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin LISTEN to my other podcast, Supernatural Japan: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498 Follow the podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlandkev Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social X: https://x.com/MadForMaple Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551918404228&mibextid=LQQJ4d Email: supernaturaljapan@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin NEW podcast companion blogs! https://justjapanstuff.com/
