I always fancied living ... in Japan, somewhere I'd only seen in video games and on television. What I thought would be a one or two-year adventure completely altered the course of my life.

Hanson, 37, was living ... life. While countries like Mexico and Canada are more popular go-to's for American expats, Hanson — and three other recent movers Insider spoke with — said Japan ...

Foreign entrepreneurs in Japan face challenges with rigid visa rules and a complex banking system, hindering their ability to establish and maintain startups. Despite the government's aim to boost ...