Japan Wasn’t What He Expected | Japanese Dream - Chapter One
A documentary series following an American who has lived in Japan for over 20 years, building a life around sustainability in the countryside. However, after countless struggles, he has begun quietly questioning what it all means. This is the first chapter in a four-part documentary exploring what happens when you chase an idyllic life in Japan, seen through the eyes of someone still trying to find his place here. If you’ve ever questioned where you fit in, or what “living in another country” really means beyond the surface, this series is for you. Chapter Two — The Kominka — coming soon. Subscribe if you want to continue the journey. 日本で20年以上暮らし、田舎でサステナブルな生活を築いてきたアメリカ人を追ったドキュメンタリーシリーズ。 しかし数え切れないほどの苦労を経験する中で、彼はその生き方の意味を静かに問い始めている。 本作は、日本で理想の暮らしを追い求めた先に何があるのかを描く、全4章のドキュメンタリーシリーズ第1章。 「居場所」を探し続けるひとりの視点を通して、人生、仕事、そして日本で生きることを見つめていく。 「自分はどこに居場所があるのか」 あるいは、「海外で暮らす」ということの本当の意味について考えたことがある人へ――このシリーズを届けたい。 第2章『古民家』近日公開。 続きを見届けたい方は、ぜひチャンネル登録をお願いします。 #JapaneseDream #LifeInJapan #Japan #LivingInJapan #JapanCulture #RuralJapan #InakaLife #DocumentarySeries #JapaneseDocumentary #Belonging #ExpatsInJapan #CinematicStorytelling #Filmmaking #FUFilms
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