Exploring Kyoto Japan, Creative Expression Through Street Photography, Connecting With Your Heritage Abroad with Taro Moberly

Today I am joined by ex-pat and street photographer, Taro Moberly, to learn about how a short-term trip to learn about his roots turned into 7+ years of living in Kyoto, Japan.

Taro’s passion for photography took flight when he moved from California to Japan in 2015. While it was originally just a way to share life with family and friends in the states, it quickly became a way to express how he sees the world and inspire others to travel.

If you have ever wanted to visit Japan, you will not want to miss this episode. Taro shares places and experiences you can’t miss, his biggest takeaways from being immersed in a different culture, tips for learning languages in a new country, and so much more.

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Tune In To Learn:

What it was like to grow up in San Francisco
Why Taro was inspired by photography at an early age
How Taro uses photography to communicate as an introvert
The reason Taro decided to move to Japan full-time and how he secured a job
Resources for people who are interested in teaching English in Japan
What it’s like to live in Kyoto Japan
Unique customs in the structure of daily life in Japan
Why Taro misses small talk
The essentials things you must do and see when visiting Kyoto
Tips for learning the language of a new country
What Taro has learned about his heritage through living in Kyoto
Lessons gained from living in a different culture
And so much more

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