Inside Japan Podcast

A Foreigner Who Started a Cafe in Hokkaido | with Bruno Danese

#InsideJapan #Episode152  Bruno is an inspiring guest because he came to Japan with almost no Japanese ability, but saw an opportunity in Hokkaido to start a cafe that would become a focal point for the

#InsideJapan #Episode152 

Bruno is an inspiring guest because he came to Japan with almost no Japanese ability, but saw an opportunity in Hokkaido to start a cafe that would become a focal point for the local community. We talk about building a business in Japan (relevant for all businesses, not just coffee), booming during the pandemic and connecting with local culture.

Check out Bruno’s Cafe at Hoccino.com

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I'm Charlie and I've been in Japan since 2012. I started Live Work Play Japan to help foreigners in Japan to find their own version of success. I also wrote "The Smart Guide to Teaching English in Japan" which you can get on Amazon as a paperback or Kindle book.

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