We Left the USA to Move to Japan: Here’s What Happened - Ep. 1

We’re Mark and Sonoko, an American couple living in Yokohama, Japan, along with our dog Tucker. Ready to leave our old life behind, we bought an Akiya and are now living a great life in Yokohama, Japan. On our channel, we share our everyday life in Japan, from navigating our move from Colorado to Japan, to exploring local food, culture, and the hidden corners of the country. We’re documenting the ups, the downs, and everything we learn along the way as we build a new life in Japan. Useful Links: Ultimate Japan Visa Guide - https://japanhandbook.com/ultimate-ja... 2026 guide to visas, taxes & costs - https://www.taxesforexpats.com/countr... Immigration Services Agency - https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/support/gui... fbclid=IwY2xjawKpniNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFiYjVXSkkyNWl1VUVRTmF4AR4fymNYGbrqP_tt7i9RWScVqw1tyE7eyDxENt0WpYP8IDEkrat8JTkLNm4DLA_aem_DA2mLRuMM6DargEVJb11RQ 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Getting a Visa 2:06 Sell Our American Home 3:35 Contact Moving Company 4:23 Search for House in Japan 5:13 New House Tour 12:30 What’s Next? Please LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel if you love to travel. We'll show you a lot of cool places to visit and what to see and do there! Follow us on socials - ✅Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ✅Instagram - www.instagram.com/adventureswithmarkandsonoko #travelcouple #travel #travelvlog #akiya #yokohama #japan #japanesehouse #lifeinjapan #movingtojapan #空き家 #JapaneseHouse #retireearly #buyhouseinjapan #expatlife