235: Retiring in Japan with Kurt Bell

In the latest episode of the Just Japan Podcast, I welcome back returning guest Kurt Bell, better known as Softypapa on YouTube. When we last spoke, Kurt was in the U.S. with his Japanese wife, preparing for retirement and planning a move back to Japan. A year later, he's made that dream a reality—retired, relocated, and now living in Japan full-time. Kurt shares his fascinating journey of purchasing and settling into an akiya (an abandoned house) in rural Japan and offers insights into his new lifestyle as a retired American resident. We also dive into his ongoing work as a well-known YouTube content creator and how his move has influenced his creative output and daily life. Follow Kurt's adventures: Support the podcast (Help fund the creation of new episodes): LISTEN to my other podcast, Supernatural Japan: Follow the podcast: Instagram: Bluesky: X: Facebook: Email: supernaturaljapan@gmail.com YouTube: NEW podcast companion blogs!

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235: Retiring in Japan with Kurt Bell is an episode from Just Japan Podcast by Kevin O'Shea.

This episode is 01:00:59 long.

This episode was published on May 15, 2025.

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