What a relatable and fun conversation! 🙌 While we’re talking about the daily grind and love for food, let’s also give a shoutout to our local Singaporean small businesses. 🇸🇬 Whether it’s grabbing lunch from a cozy hawker stall or supporting a family-run shop, every bit of support helps keep our community thriving. Who else believes in backing local while surviving the 9-to-5? 🛍✨

Moving out in your 20s is a bold move that can teach independence and resilience! 🙌 While focusing on building your life, let’s also remember to support our local Singaporean small businesses. 🇸🇬 Whether it’s shopping for home essentials or dining out, every purchase helps create jobs and strengthens our community. Who else believes in backing local while chasing independence? 🏡✨

Saving your first $10k is such an inspiring milestone-kudos to you! 🌟 While we all have our own financial journeys, let’s also consider how our spending choices can make a difference. Supporting local Singaporean small businesses is a great way to contribute to our community while being mindful of our budgets. 🇸🇬💼 Every purchase helps build resilience and keeps our economy thriving. Who else believes in backing local while reaching their financial goals? 🙌✨

i live in rural itoshima. yeah it's beautiful. for the first ten years. then it gets a bit dull at times (like anything) thank god i bought a place that's not too far from the conbini. the biggest problem with Japan is how bloody hot it is in the summer now.

Post-COVID challenges like inflation and digitalization have truly tested the resilience of our SMEs and F&B businesses. 🇸🇬 Yet, many have adapted and thrived, proving the strength of our local entrepreneurs! Let’s continue to support them by choosing homegrown brands and dining at local eateries. Every dollar spent helps these businesses overcome challenges and grow, even exploring overseas markets! Who else believes in backing our SMEs to build a stronger, more innovative Singapore? 🙌✨

Feeling lost in your first job is something many of us can relate to-it’s a tough transition, but also a chance to learn and grow. 🌱 For those considering starting their own business, why not look at supporting or collaborating with local Singaporean small businesses? 🇸🇬💼 They’re a great source of inspiration and show how passion and perseverance can create something meaningful. Every local success story strengthens our community and economy. Who else believes in backing local and chasing dreams? 🙌✨

The animation is soo good ❤ great work 🎉

Looks like Kagoshima Prefecture, picturesque view👍🏻

gaijin, the Japanese villagers wont respect you

this was the coolest thing i've ever seen

The house is next to a slope on a beautiful hilly site. Landslide caused by earthquake has been thought off before the purchase of the home? 🙏

In which part of Japan is this house?

so ... is it haunted ? any stories ?

May I know what kind of visa did u apply to live in Japan?

True Singaporean, Volvo

Bear is a menace in rural Japan. Villagers have been attached. Ki-wo-tsukenasai-yo

can all of yall speak japanese?

One of my favorite comics from the Woke Salaryman. However there is also something else that I would like to add: demand that the welfare system actually changes so one shouldn't feel pressured to reproduce at the sake of their current financial, mental, and physical wellbeing for the sake of their future financial, mental, and physical wellbeing.

Nice❤

Is it haunted?

But why Japan though. Why not his motherland China?

*Are you a Singaporean ?* *I am Mr Koh in Singapore*

hmm I see no mention of the 180 days tourist visa and the benefits of it, would be more practical if you marry a local or already leading a FIRE DINKS lifestyle?

تعلم كل شئ عن شئ و تعلم شئ عن كل شئ basically this is an arabic saying that says "learn everything about one thing and learn one thing about everything" the wisdom of our ancestors really is smth

I am from Ngee Poly as well. Biotech yr 99 and now I am living Brisbane working on my orchid dream because singapore is no longer interested keeping its orchid history alive.

Hahaha setup

Can you explain more about the just enough section? I still don't understand

Such a place that so many different kind of spirits stay nearby

is the place used for airbnb?

A specialist is as equally needed in society as generalists are. They help each other.

Trust is overrated. Interests is more apt, just like how countries think. Interests for employees : get paid salaries. For Employers, output of work and make money for the employers (interest of employer). This is a better approach …

Wow can I stay there for minimal fee when I m on holidays

Great points from an informed point of view!

The true FIRE life

What a timely and thought-provoking episode! This discussion really resonated with me, especially as someone who is retired. I'd like to offer some additional perspective that might help others in their retirement planning journey. The traditional view of life as three distinct "boxes" - Study, Work, and Retirement - is something I've noticed many people fall into. It's as if we've collectively decided that learning belongs only in our youth, work dominates our middle years, and leisure is reserved for our golden years. But I've come to realize this compartmentalized thinking might be holding us back from living more fulfilling lives at every stage. Instead of these rigid boxes, I envision life more like a Venn diagram where learning, working, and leisure continuously overlap and enrich each other. Think about it - shouldn't we be lifelong learners? Shouldn't we find ways to contribute meaningfully to society even in retirement? And couldn't we all benefit from ensuring we have time for joy and relaxation throughout our careers? This perspective fundamentally changes how we should approach retirement planning, particularly the crucial question of "where to retire." Rather than simply looking for the best weather or lowest cost of living, we should be asking ourselves: - What learning opportunities does this location offer that align with my interests? - How can I continue to make meaningful contributions to society from this place? - Will this location support both my active pursuits and my need for relaxation? Retirement is not an ending but a transition into a new phase where all these elements - learning, contributing, and enjoying life - can find a fresh balance. Thank you for sparking this important conversation!

Pay yourself first means set aside some savings before paying debts and spending

I just watched a video on KZbin on Sungai Siput Selatan, Perak, Malaysia, a Chinese village set in the valley surrounded by mountains, dotted with fish and lotus ponds and agrarian land. Very beautiful, with a population of 200 with a community school, town hall and police post. You don’t have to go all the way at to Iapan for pristine natural village living and fresh air. Population is declining as the elderly pass on and just like what’s happening in Japan rural communities, their houses are left abandoned. It probably is easier and cheaper to purchase the land and build afresh in these rural areas especially up north. Everyone speaks Cantonese and Hakka, they can speak English and Mandarin too.

I like how the podcast ends with the sunset and the golden hour :)

I think the present generation of economically active Singaporeans are very spoiled when everything maintenance is taken care of by others. Most other Asians, Americans and Europeans are unlikely to see these aspects as inconvenient. We’ve lost a lot of skills for the ease of convenience. Pluck us out of the utopia that is Singapore and we’d be fish out of water.

Need to know Japanese and have spare cash for this rural retreat

I would love to live there. The forest/trees smell and the night sky full of stars wld be amazing.🎉

Haha ur house look more ulu than mine! I also got Mountain view but mine is still in a housing estate and I have neighbors . And I can drive to the tourist spots still. I hope when I go back my grass patch hasn’t died.

No snow yet?

How to buy a house in Japan?. I want to buy Akiya house ..please pm me.

Looks very nice from the outside... but the interior just reminds me of japanese horror movies.

how's the insect situation?

Japan was the second strongest economy before US for the longest time. US saw them as a threat and destroyed them financially. Just look up the "plaza accord". US is now threatened by China and only time will tell if China will be destroyed by them.

Foreigners can buy ah? Any foreigner tax or what?

Thanks for this episode and the reflections about life in Japan. Very apt for this year-end season and great to see and hear from Wenxin as well! :)

I SERIOUSLY dont like the way these generations talk. seriously dislike.