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 solutions provider, Tokyo Techies has now grown into a company that not only serves clients, but also builds and researches its own products — including their AI chatbot, Kotae.ai, designed to make customer support simpler and smarter 💬🧠

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 chaos — one cup of coffee at a time ☕️

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 Japanese shukatsu (job hunting).🔥 Why did she choose Japan for university?🎯 How did she overcome the toughest hurdles?🌏 And what advice would she give to YOU?Whether you're dreaming of working in Japan or just curious about the journey, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and real talk.

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 need to be clear on the problem they are trying to solve.❤️‍🔥 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 projects. Follow us:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/passionprojectjp/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@passionprojectjpTheo - https://www.instagram.com/theothespursGia - https://www.instagram.com/stayhomewlinh/Listen to us:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0J6hxty6AGEZnj0HS4sGQMApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/passion-project-japan/id1712056204Follow Annie:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniehoang/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anniehoangcreates/Website - https://bento.me/anniehoangCreaba - https://www.creaba.org/#japanlife #workinginjapan #podcast #designthinking #career

🔥 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 Japan, this episode is a must-watch! 🚀 🔗 Don’t miss your chance to optimize your CV and open doors to new opportunities! Link to our previous episode: https://youtu.be/69bOwSQgEzw?si=TRjz8deoqycO-I_C ❤️‍🔥 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 projects. Follow us: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/passionprojectjp/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@passionprojectjp Theo - https://www.instagram.com/theothespurs Gia - https://www.instagram.com/stayhomewlinh/ Listen to us: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0J6hxty6AGEZnj0HS4sGQM Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/passion-project-japan/id1712056204 Follow Paul: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulrobertstokyo/ Website - https://paulroberts.jp/ How to Write a Tech Resume for Japan – https://paulroberts.jp/how-to-write-an-it-resume-for-japan-a-guide/ #japanlife #workinginjapan #podcast #softwareengineer #resume 00:00 Fresh Grad CV 02:52 Tailor your resume 04:44 Portfolio Site 06:26 One Page CVs 07:46 Skills Based CVs 10:00 Mid-level CV 11:15 Write quantifiable results 13:27 Connection to Japan 16:56 Nice round number fallacy 18:00 Set the context 19:27 Avoid self-evaluation 24:00 One Bullet Point Principle 25:09 Be careful with resume builders 28:16 5S Framework 33:06 Final Thoughts

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-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 projects. Follow us: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/passionprojectjp/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@passionprojectjp Theo - https://www.instagram.com/theothespurs Gia - https://www.instagram.com/stayhomewlinh/ Listen to us: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0J6hxty6AGEZnj0HS4sGQM Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/passion-project-japan/id1712056204 Follow Paul: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulrobertstokyo/ Website - https://paulroberts.jp/

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 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 projects. Follow us: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/passionprojectjp/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@passionprojectjp Theo - https://www.instagram.com/theothespurs Gia - https://www.instagram.com/stayhomewlinh/ Listen to us: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0J6hxty6AGEZnj0HS4sGQM Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/passion-project-japan/id1712056204 Follow GCS: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-coin-solutions Website - https://www.globalcoinsolutions.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GlobalCoinSolutions Sources: https://www.newyorkfed.org/medialibrary/media/research/current_issues/ci16-1.pdf https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000005078.html https://blog.moneykit.net/2016/06/money-32.html https://www.lionsclubs.org.nz/foundations/lions-clubs-new-zealand-charitable-trust/heads-kids #japanlife #podcast #foreigncurrency

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, and resources they’ve used to chase their passion projects. Follow us: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/passionprojectjp/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@passionprojectjp Theo - https://www.instagram.com/theothespurs Gia - https://www.instagram.com/stayhomewlinh/ Listen to us: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0J6hxty6AGEZnj0HS4sGQM Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/passion-project-japan/id1712056204 #japanlife #podcast #mountfuji

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 their passion projects. Follow us: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/passionprojectjp/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@passionprojectjp Theo - https://www.instagram.com/theothespurs Gia - https://www.instagram.com/stayhomewlinh/ Listen to us: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0J6hxty6AGEZnj0HS4sGQM Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/passion-project-japan/id1712056204 #japanlife #podcast #timemanagement #procrastination

🎙️ 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 projects. Follow us: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/passionprojectjp/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@passionprojectjp Theo - https://www.instagram.com/theothespurs Gia - https://www.instagram.com/stayhomewlinh/ Listen to us: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0J6hxty6AGEZnj0HS4sGQM Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/passion-project-japan/id1712056204