We moved to Japan 3 years ago. We have a lower cost of living and travel more.

• 03/31/2026, 8:56 AM
• businessinsider.com

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Three years ago, my family of three left New Zealand for Kobe, Japan, desperate for a total reset. We were running on empty, exhausted by skyrocketing living costs, limited career growth, and relentless financial stress.