Full Time Artist Q&A 🖌 Small Business, Life in Japan, About Me, etc!

[@lovesoup.studio]

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[@ladyliddie7721]

I have a few questions about the legal side as artists in Japan... If anyone knows, please help me! 1. What permits/licenses do you need in order to sell in Japan? Also do you need a license in your home country if you are not a Japanese citizen? 2. What kind of visa do you apply for? I heard it's incredibly hard to get a freelance visa. 3. What is the business tax situation like? As a US citizen, I'd have to do both Japanese and US taxes. 😵 I live in Japan, but because I'm not Japanese, I find it extremely hard to find out this information. Because it's such a niche area...

[@roodlegudle]

omg! honey & clover!!! brings back so many good memories and is so relatable.

[@seoulologyy]

You’re so inspiring! Thank you for sharing your experiences especially about being burnt out. I always feel so guilty when I have those days when I just lay in bed but I’ve come to terms with it and actually know I need those days to recoup and it signals myself I’m taking on too much. Great video~^^

[@thuy7589]

I've been feeling rather low today but listening to this video brought me so much comfort and peace of mind. I've been struggling with how to approach art as a career because like your family, art isn't considered an option. However, listening to your advice about taking my art journey slowly and as a hobby first helped with some of the anxiety. Thank you so much for sharing your journey and I wish you lots of success!!

[@wuttimas]

ตอนแรกนึกว่าเป็นคนญี่ปุ่นเลยค่ะ ยังคิดอยู่เลยว่าคนญี่ปุ่นคนนี้ออกเสียงอังกฤษคำที่มีตัวสะกดได้ชัดจัง ติดตามผลงานคุณทรายนะคะ ❤

[@ollie6563]

How are you able to stay in Japan as a freelancer? What is your visa situation? Thank you for making this it was really nice :)

[@clarahan.]

ugh, i love your packaging

[@somliengtiraphan3243]

Omg, I didn't realize you were Thai even though I've been following your channel and instagram for so long! It's super nice to see another Thai creative/designer/illustrator on the internet. I also grew up in a family where art was out of the question and I was able to become a full-time designer. It's really inspirational to see! I feel like there isn't a lot of us out here on the internet.

[@sincerelyceline]

This qna was so insightful🥺 such an inspiration to know how much you've carved out your journey to be your own and to follow what completes you💕

[@MarleneVega]

You are truly an inspiration 💖 you are one of the first artists I came across when starting my art journey and I’m just so happy to hear your non traditional journey 🥲 hope to one day be able to live off my art too 🥰

[@huirulau9902]

I can relate on the calling in sick part! Some days I really feel so down & I don’t want to turn up for work so I call in sick. I feel bad for doing that, but I feel even worse if I can’t show up properly at work😔

[@enchancozreamy]

wish you all the best sai, i really adore your videos and i want to purchase your adorable art someday , GOD bless ♡.

[@crftieph]

Omg. I'm an architecture graduate as well. Started an art shop after graduating and quitting job 🤣 glad to know someone is successful after such a risk. I'm currently just trying to get my license but after that i'm sure i'll be reopening soon :)

[@KatieThomasCreative]

Wow I have so many similarities with you, I also quit my job from burn out and moved overseas (to Colombia) from Australia and I've been here for 4 and a half years. I also used to call in sick but then just lay in bed. I was always so incredibly exhausted even if I'd had a full nights sleep. I also can't speak the language here (Spanish) as much as I'd like, but I can understand a lot and do okay speaking to family and friends, but yeah I definitely can improve especially where grammar is concerned - verb conjugations are so hard 😭. Wow, it was so nice to hear more about your story, thanks so much for sharing. 😊

[@MittsPaws]

You’re living my dream - doing art & living in Japan. I hope I get to do it as well someday. 😊 You’re amazing! I enjoy watching your videos. 🤍

[@zoetryandletters1770]

I love your quiet videos but I also really love hearing your voice through this video and getting to know you!! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences, you’re so inspiring and it really helps!

[@sharonunwritten]

Love your vlogs

[@Katamaricilla]

I wonder how is day to day life in Japan without knowing the language. I moved to France two years ago and the first year was very hard because people are not welcoming at all here and I felt like they despised me all the time... Loved the video, thank you :)

[@ewa.illustrates]

Thank you for all the insight! ☺️ Very happy to see so many videos from you recently! They're always so calming and helpful too ☺️

[@MonsterMaker]

Your videos are always so lovely and relaxing. I know you dont takl in many videos but I really enjoyed this so i could watch and listen while I'm working :)

[@Cherry-uc1kz]

いつも動画楽しく拝見させてもらっています。 LOVESOUPさんのイラストがとても可愛くて大好きなのです!💞 これからも動画楽しみにしています✨

[@shiroreos]

Oh wow! I had no idea you were Thai! I‘m Thai and born in Thailand too but moved and grew up in Switzerland. One of my goals is to possibly move to Japan sometime 😊 thank you for the Q&A video!

[@gadethepaperjourney]

Thank you for sharing! So inspiring 😊 and just knew that you're Thai 🇹🇭. ขอบคุณมากค่ะ

[@ClaudiaHi]

I love your vlogs so much! It calms me down and inspires me to live my life. Even though now i'm lying in my comfy bed haha

[@smoleart]

ah! i had no idea you spent a chunk of your time in australia :-') your journey is amazing and inspiring sai!!

[@Eversew139]

Enjoyed this vlog. Thanx for also sharing the difficult times.

[@andreaolvera3990]

Thank you! This was lovely ☺

[@marchenjoy]

Thank you for sharing all your thoughts and experiences, Sai!! Always enjoy your videos and it was nice to learn more about you ☺️💖💖

[@GlaizaJournals]

It was so nice to know you more 🥰

[@Pownly]

Omg. So proud of you i’m from Thailand ❤️

[@heavyheartedd]

Love this! So comforting and enjoyable and I feel like I know you so much better now

[@justausername295]

I'd love to know how you and Masa met! (no worries at all if this is too personal though) :) Love your work!

[@taew2660]

พึ่งรู้ว่าเป็นคนไทยเลยค่ะ ติดตามตลอดเลยนะคะ

[@lovesoup.studio]

ขอบคุณที่ติดตามค่ะ 🥰

[@seeteeaisyah]

Loved the video! 💗💗

[@e2023098]

Thank you very much. respect.

[@SlowthLiving]

Loved the Q&A Thank you for doing this!

[@lovesoup.studio]

Happy you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@zacksthetics]

Thank you Sai, great video

[@lovesoup.studio]

Glad you liked it!

[@ZoeysMusings]

Sai, tell me why I didn't know your name until this video and I've been following you for forever?! 🥺😭😂 I need a "screw it moment" soon because life is the ghetto right now. Loved this Q&A. Very insightful 🙂 Enjoyed getting to know you better.

[@hershey2769]

Been waiting for this 😍

[@lovesoup.studio]

🥰

[@hershey2769]

@@lovesoup.studiothank you for sharing a slice of your journey with us🧡Fullmetal alchemist was also one of my favorites☺️ so many tips in a short time

[@SPDcru]

how did you "just" move to Japan? I'm trying to move out of the U.S. but it seems so difficult to move to Asian countries and even more difficult to find work without being an English teacher so visas seem difficult to get

[@thepart1643]

อมก... เพิ่งรู้ว่าเป็นคนไทยย สุดยอดมากเลยค่ะะ ชอบงานมากๆเลยนะคะะ

[@wuriprimandayani]

Just wondering who is Masa.. I’m new here

[@PenguinAui]

💘 จะติดตามคลิปต่อไปเรื่อยๆ นะค้า ^^*

[@oHellGirlo]

นึกแล้วว่าเป็นคนไทย ฟังจากสำเนียงแล้วเดาๆ ว่าไทยหรือญี่ปุ่นน้อ ติดตามอยู่นะคะ งานน่ารักมากค่ะ 😀

[@LOL._-]

who's masa tho??😅

[@demoncat1774]

Could I ask how you managed to move to Japan as a freelancer? I have been doing research about it lately and it seems like the only way to get a non-holiday visa is either through a Japanese spouse or being sponsored by a Japanese company :/

[@kanittahutamekalin214]

Sawasdee ka from Bangkok

[@hagoratarek597]

Can you please add the Arabic translation 🥺