In the latest episode of the Just Japan Podcast, I welcome back returning guest Kurt Bell, better known as Softypapa on YouTube. When we last spoke, Kurt was in the U.S. with his Japanese wife, preparing for retirement and planning a move back to Japan. A year later, he's made that dream a reality—retired, relocated, and now living in Japan full-time. Kurt shares his fascinating journey of purchasing and settling into an akiya (an abandoned house) in rural Japan and offers insights into his new lifestyle as a retired American resident. We also dive into his ongoing work as a well-known YouTube content creator and how his move has influenced his creative output and daily life.
Follow Kurt's adventures:
https://www.youtube.com/@softypapa
Support the podcast (Help fund the creation of new episodes):
https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin
LISTEN to my other podcast, Supernatural Japan:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supernatural-japan/id1616675498
Follow the podcast:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlandkev
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551918404228&mibextid=LQQJ4d
Email: supernaturaljapan@gmail.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin
NEW podcast companion blogs! https://justjapanstuff.com/
Spooky Podcasts from iHeartRadio
Whether you’re a scaredy-cat or a brave bat, this collection of episodes from iHeartPodcasts will put you in the Halloween spirit. Binge stories, frights, and more that may keep you up at night!
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.