Episode 08
Yuko left Tokyo for the United States looking for a life with fewer rules. She talks about culture shock, building a career in restaurants, and wanting to inspire women in Japan.
In this heartwarming episode of The Bottom Left Pane, Luis hosts Yuko Sasaki, a vibrant individual who shares her inspiring journey from Tokyo, Japan, to the United States. Born and raised in Tokyo, Yuko ventured to America in search of freedom and a life less bound by strict societal norms. Working in the restaurant industry, she brings a fresh perspective on cultural differences, work-life balance, and the pursuit of passion. Yuko recounts her initial culture shock, the challenges of adjusting to a new country, and her aspirations to influence Japanese women positively. Through her story, listeners are invited to explore themes of change, adaptation, and the courage to live authentically. Join us as Yuko reflects on her personal growth, her role as a bridge between cultures, and her mission to inspire others with her story.
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Read the full transcriptLuis
All right, guys, well, today I have Yuki here today, or Yuko, I'm sorry, my bad. And so yeah, we're just gonna go ahead and jump right into it. So Yuko, if you want, please go ahead and share with us, you know, just a little bit about you and, you know, what you do and who you are.
Yuko
Hi, thanks for your time, Luis. Okay, my name is Yuko. I was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. I studied English in Japan and came to United States about nine years ago. Spent one year in New York, and then seven years, six years in LA, and now I live in Arvine, California.
Luis
Nice, and what do you do for work?
Yuko
I am working in the restaurant industry, the Japanese chain, Japanese restaurant chain. I'm working for the headquarter.
Luis
Wow. Yeah. I mean, sounds pretty awesome. Sounds like a lot of work.
Yuko
Yeah, it's been great. I love what I do.
Luis
Nice. So, I would like to ask you, you said that you mentioned, sorry, you mentioned that you just came to the US maybe less than a decade ago, right? So can you take us back to the moment when you made the decision to really uproot your life and move from Japan to the United States? Like what were some of the driving factors behind this really significant change?
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