In 2019, a shooting near her son's daycare center reaffirmed Genie Doi's decision to relocate. Doi, 38, and her husband decided on Japan for several reasons, including its safety and affordability.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Genie Doi, an American who relocated to Osaka, Japan, with her family. She runs a law firm as an immigration attorney and works remotely. The ...