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Picky & Frugal International Grocery Haul in Japan | Weekly Video

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Picky & Frugal International Grocery Haul in Japan | Weekly Video

Perfection may hinder execution, as I’ve found on my storytelling journey. Striving for flawless stories is unattainable, but amidst crafting a daily narrative, I’ve come to appreciate imperfection. Perhaps I’ve adopted a wabi-sabi lifestyle and workflow while living in Japan, finding beauty in imperfection.

This week’s video offers a spontaneous glimpse into my life as a frugal and discerning expat in Japan, as I explore non-Japanese cuisine at Gyomu Super with my spouse. It’s been the most enjoyable video I’ve made to date, thanks to its spontaneity. I may continue with this style of filmmaking and refine it further each time. Join me, despite occasional speech challenges from excitement, and share your thoughts and ideas about other things you’d like to see from Japan.

Here’s this week’s video. I hope it brings some laughs and chuckles:

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This blog is for thoughtful adults who are starting again — in learning, creativity, or life — and want to grow steadily without noise or pressure.

Here you’ll find daily reflections and practical guides shaped by lived experience. The focus is on learning through doing: building consistency, adapting to change, and finding clarity in everyday practice.

The stories and guides here come from real processes — creative experiments, hands-on projects, life in rural Japan, working with nature, and learning new skills step by step. Nothing is rushed. Nothing is polished for performance. The aim is steady progress, honest reflection, and practical insight you can actually use.

If you’re curious about life in Japan, learning new skills at your own pace, or finding a calmer, more intentional way forward, you’re in the right place.

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