Passion Project Japan a bi-weekly video podcast about inspiring self-starters living in Japan who are turning their dreams into reality.
From entrepreneurs to community starters, freelancers to side hustlers, we uncover the wisdom, tactics, and resources they’ve used to chase their passion projects.
Startups, Struggles, and AI Chatbots: The Kotae.ai Story | PPJ#26
🤖 First Tech Startup to be featured on the PPJ! ❤️🔥On a warm day just before Christmas, the PPJ team visited Tokyo Techies — a fast-growing IT consulting and product development startup founded by a Vietnamese engineer in Tokyo 🗼🎄Every step of their journey felt like a struggle or an irrelevance, yet each challenge pushed them forward. From a small IT tutoring service to a full-fledged IT solutions provider, Tokyo Techies has now grown into a company that not only serves clients, but also builds and researches its own products — including their AI chatbot, Kotae.ai, designed to make customer support simpler and smarter 💬🧠
3 Nov 2025
Urban Ikigai: The Art of Living in Tokyo | Best Cafés, Life Concepts, Random Thoughts... | PPJ #25
In this episode of Passion Project Japan, PPJ and Emma - one of our dearest friends, an aspiring writer and healthcare advocate - dive into the art of living in Tokyo — from discovering the best cafés and reflecting on life concepts like Ikigai and confidence, to just… wandering thoughts that come up in a city that never slows down 🗼It’s about balance, self-awareness, and finding calm in the chaos — one cup of coffee at a time ☕️
29 Jul 2025
Is Studying in Japan Worth It? | Passion Project Japan #24
Job hunting is just… HARD.Fighting people in Japanese is quite… ENTICING.From language battles to culture shocks, life as an international student in Japan is no joke — but it’s also full of omoshiroi (面白い: interesting) moments.In this episode, we chat with Nicole, a seasoned international student turned full-time pro at JPort, a startup dedicated to helping global talent navigate the maze of Japanese shukatsu (job hunting).🔥 Why did she choose Japan for university?🎯 How did she overcome the toughest hurdles?🌏 And what advice would she give to YOU?Whether you're dreaming of working in Japan or just curious about the journey, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and real talk.
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