TokyoDev

I started baking sourdough bread in self-defense. My family was being inundated by gifts from our friends and neighbours: vegetables from their gardens, newly-laid eggs, omiyage, homemade cheesecakes, English books for my children, kimono, old family artifacts, and more. That’s not to mention the baby-sitting, the dog-sitting, the constant offers to drive us places, ...

VTubing is an online activity in which performers use animated models to portray themselves onscreen. Software such as Live2D Cubism allows the animated avatar to echo the real-life movements of the actor behind the camera.

What once seemed like a niche form of online entertainment has proven surprisingly lucrative, especially in Japan. Based on the sales revenue of...

When I came to Japan from the UK in 2019, I already had many years of experience in data jobs. I had progressed from Analyst to Data Science Manager, the latter being a varied and dynamic role covering data management and statistical modelling, but also strategic planning and team leadership. However, I was conscious that I wasn’t likely to find a similar position in Japan, w...

My honest opinion is that very few things in one’s life can be as fulfilling as living abroad. The opportunity to break away from my comfort zone, brave new horizons, and immerse myself in new cultures has probably been the greatest joy I’ve found during my time on this Earth. Japan in particular holds a deeply special place in my heart, given my long-standing love f...