Dad Club Japan
Dads discuss life in Japan. Through anecdotes and stories and from the perspective of dads living in Japan, the aim is to share insights about the complexities, curiosities and challenges of fathering in Japan.
Dad Club Japan
Why Christian Moved to Japan, Got Married, and became a Stepdad
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In this episode of the Dad Club Japan Podcast, Christian—an Australian YouTuber now living in Fukuoka—shares his personal journey of moving to Japan, getting married, and becoming a stepfather to an 11-year-old boy.
We talk about the culture shock of parenting in Japan, how he gave up photography to pursue YouTube full-time, and how removing screens changed his stepson’s behavior for the better.
Christian also opens up about daily routines, creative inspiration in Japan, and his future dream of opening a community café that blends Aussie and Japanese culture.
Watch to hear the real-life highs and challenges of being a foreign parent in Japan.
Christian’s YouTube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc23bEqMGwa_bsKVw4pt0wg