Why I’m Retiring In Japan (And You Should Too)

[@standardengineer]

Thanks for sharing. I'll be starting my own Japan journey soon. Not sure if I'll retire there one day, but I do plan on getting permanent residence.

[@myretiredlifeinjapan6146]

Current exchange rate and lower cost of living makes for an enjoyable place to live! All the best!

[@toddbrown3701]

Marko, Great story! So happy for you in retirement. Can't wait to hear the next one. Dana and I will have to visit you there sometime soon. Best Wishes

[@myretiredlifeinjapan6146]

Please do! I'll get you a list of supplies to bring! Haha!

[@christanner3761]

Thanks for posting this entertaining video. You picked a lovely part of Japan (Kamakura) to retire in. Check out the Costco that's in Yokohama. You can find American style hot dogs and buns for sale there. You might even be able to make a decent Chicago style dog. Best of luck to you and your wife.

[@myretiredlifeinjapan6146]

Thank you for watching and the "heads up" on dogs at Costco. Yes... Kamakura is a wonderful town to live. Rich in history, culture and lot's of character. Funny thing about Costco... we go to the Sachiura by the Seaside line... I always complain about how bad it is! Food expiration dates nearing "D-Day". Out of stock on items and terrible selection on any American frequently used goods. New video coming out tomorrow and the one after will be a 3+ year assessment on my Life Here. Again, thank you for your comment!

[@dleinenweber]

Loved this Mark. I just said to Peter we need to do something like this for our move to Samui

[@myretiredlifeinjapan6146]

Thanks for the Kind feedback. Stay tuned... for coming soon. Will be making changes.

[@bobemperor8635]

Good Job Uncle Mark! I absolutely loved it! Hope you are doing amazing!

[@myretiredlifeinjapan6146]

Thanks so much! Remember... I'm your biggest fan! Kick Ass Buddy!

[@bobemperor8635]

I already know man! Miss you dearly! I’m watching episode 2 tonight!

[@peggyminard1115]

Loved it Mark! When does the next episode come out?

[@myretiredlifeinjapan6146]

Good question! The difficult part was actually pulling the trigger to get the first video out. So, I've adopted the attitude..."Learn on The Fly... Screw Perfection". Originally, my plan was to do every 2 weeks... so what I'm thinking to do is: every 2 weeks long ones and in between to do a short. Thank you... keep watching and pass it on!

[@diazcoder]

Sir, you're living the life I wish to live at your age, I wish you the best there in my dream country

[@myretiredlifeinjapan6146]

Thank you for your comment. Yes, I have been well prepared for this transition and marriage offers my wife and I a nice benefit to live either or. For me, it's been a wonderful change and has given me a "new view" of things. Home is home, but pretty nice here as well.All the best!

[@tr8d3r]

Came across your vlog. I am planning to retire in Japan (having lived in US, Tokyo, UK, and back to US). We have relatives in Tokyo, however I am intrigued by kamakura, and have seen some nice places for sale in Kamakura-shi. When I lived in Tokyo visited a number of times and loved it - love the beach, laid back atmosphere, etc. No experience living there though. Curious to know why you chose Kamakura over Tokyo or other areas.

[@myretiredlifeinjapan6146]

Thank you for watching. To answer your question, similar to your comment. I had traveled to Japan on business ( working for Japanese Tech Co’s) for 41 years. I had traveled through out Japan and really fell in love with 3 cities. Kamakura being 3rd, to Kyoto and Nagano. I am not a big city guy. Kamakura was a compromise due to proximity to Tokyo… 50 minutes train to Tokyo station. In between countryside and city. Historical. Mostly the city’s character. Living here isn’t so congested. Less of a “concrete jungle”. BTW, it has been a very hot summer, but living close to ocean brings daily breezes unlike Tokyo. For me, it’s much more comfortable. I’m at the beach in 20 minutes!

[@tr8d3r]

@@myretiredlifeinjapan6146 Thanks. Kamakura is at or near the top of my list in terms of places around Tokyo that are attractive to me. The Izu pennisula is beautify also, but too isolated, in terms of living there, though takes about the same time to get to Atami by shinkansen. I had mentioned Kamakura to my wife a few times, but she likes to be in or closer to central Tokyo. Perhaps I can convince her ;) While I enjoy Tokyo, I enjoy the natural beauty and quality of life that a place like Kamakura could offer.

[@kurotaka007]

@@tr8d3rI read my reply to my wife and she said I was wrong on commute time. Rapid express 35 minutes Ofuna to Tokyo station. 4 stops. BTW the cost differential Kamakura vs Tokyo much better. Property taxes, residential tax, utilities, property especially predicated on walk times to stations. My wife was living in Oimachi and the noise from planes re-routing from Haneda were really bad. Same applies to Yokohama! Winterwas interesting… Tokyo snow, Kamakura none. Summer Tokyo warmer no breeze. Good luck. What’s the saying (?), if momma ain’t happy, ain’t no one happy!

[@tr8d3r]

@@kurotaka007 She moved to western tokyo from central tokyo as a kid (which takes about 40+ minutes to central / Shinjuku, so perhaps I can convince her. That said our early married life in Tokyo was in Shibuya-ku and Minato-ku, very central. Very expensive places to be if want any sort of space. Thanks for the feedback on your experiences.

[@Glennnelson4u]

Thanks for your thoughts. Now that I am 76 and have plenty of time I would like to understand Japanese better. I lived there 35 years ago for a year. Is there a way to make my slow brain kick start again?

[@myretiredlifeinjapan6146]

Not Slow...just filled to capacity! Time to dump or expand your capacity!

[@TkyoSam]

KZbin just recommended me your channel today. Is your wife Japanese? I understand it's not that complicated to buy a places as a foreigner but what are you doing for the visa situation?

[@myretiredlifeinjapan6146]

Thank you for watching. Yes she is? We lived both in US and when I retired in '21, moved here. Yes I did get a Resident Visa Spouse sponsored. It's a cumbersome process as probably should be. Having worked for Japanese firms many years, it's difficult to get Company sponsored. On either side of the pond. Hail TT Chopper!

[@TkyoSam]

@@myretiredlifeinjapan6146 Awesome^^ I hope the best for youre retirement in Japan dude :D

[@ModiWaive]

What’s wrong with Mexico - it’s closer home

[@myretiredlifeinjapan6146]

To live? Or get excellent Mexican food?

[@Hay8137g]

Well you think it that easy