From Tokyo to Trading: A Journey in Finance

This chapter recounts the speaker's formative experiences that sparked their interest in Japan and finance, starting with a transformative trip to Tokyo at age 21. It delves into their career in finance, exploring the dynamics of trading between the U.S. and Japan, and the evolving market conditions during critical economic downturns. The narrative also examines the speaker's strategic moves in the real estate market, highlighting investment decisions influenced by past economic crises.