No Bonus, No Raise, Always Replaceable — Why I Left My Company | Life in Japan 🇯🇵

Hi! I'm Tuma — I'm divorced, in my 30s, and building a new life instead of going back to being a salaryman. 🇯🇵 Tonight: a quiet izakaya at home, with goya champuru and a cold beer. I thought I'd share the story of why I quit my job. I hope you enjoy the evening with me. 🌙 ───────────────────── ▶ RECIPE ───────────────────── 🍅 Gari Tomato Ingredients (1 serving) ・Tomato — 1 ・Gari (pickled ginger) — to taste ・Myoga ginger — to taste ・Ponzu — to taste Instructions ① Slice tomato. ② Top with gari and myoga ginger. ③ Drizzle with ponzu. ───────────────────── 🫑 Gari-Miso Green Pepper Ingredients (1 serving) ・Green bell pepper — 1 ・Gari (pickled ginger) — to taste ・Miso — to taste Instructions ① Remove seeds from pepper and cut into quarters. ② Finely chop gari and mix with miso. ③ Use as a dip or topping for the pepper. ───────────────────── 🥬 Goya Champuru (*an Okinawan stir-fry with bitter melon*) Ingredients (1 serving) ・Goya (bitter melon) — 1 ・Firm tofu — 1 block ・Pork (thin slices) — to taste ・Eggs — 2 ・Shiro dashi — 1 tsp (for eggs) + 2 tsp (for stir-fry) ・Soy sauce — 1.5 tsp ・Bonito flakes — to taste ・Black pepper — to taste ・Oil — as needed Instructions ① Remove pith from goya and slice thinly. Sprinkle with salt and let sit. ② Squeeze out the liquid, then boil for ~1 minute. Rinse in water and squeeze lightly. ③ Mix 2 eggs with 1 tsp shiro dashi. Cook as scrambled eggs and set aside. ④ Add oil to the pan and fry tofu until golden. Cook pork alongside. ⑤ Add goya and eggs to the pan. ⑥ Add 2 tsp shiro dashi, 1.5 tsp soy sauce, and bonito flakes. Stir-fry lightly. ⑦ Finish with bonito flakes and black pepper. ───────────────────── 🎬 Quiet daily life of a solo woman living in rural Tohoku, Japan. ───────────────────── #livingalone #japanvlog #Tohoku #ruralJapan #dailylifeinjapan #whyiquit #salaryman #japanesecompany #freelancelife #goyachampuru #okinawanfood #homeizakaya #japaneselife #sidehustle #selfemployed Your support helps me keep sharing good food and simple moments ☕️ Thank you always 🤍 🍙 https://buymeacoffee.com/Tumadaily Learn a delicious recipe you can make at home today. This simple cooking tutorial shows you exactly how to prepare a tasty dish for any meal. If you are looking for a quick and easy recipe to add to your rotation, this video is for you. I walk you through the preparation process so you can recreate this delicious meal in your own kitchen with confidence. Whether you are cooking for yourself or your family, this dish is designed to be straightforward and satisfying. Following this step-by-step cooking tutorial will help you master the flavors of this delicious recipe quickly. It is perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a reliable cooking idea for dinner tonight. Subscribe for weekly recipe breakdowns to upgrade your cooking skills, and comment below with which type of meal you want to see me cook next.