🌸  I Understand Your Journey in Japan

I’ve lived abroad for over 20 years myself.

life abroad can be vulnerable.

I understand deeply what it means to build a life in a foreign country —
the stress, the uncertainty, the visa issues, and the longing to feel at home.

I know how lonely and confusing it can sometimes feel.　Moreover my wife is from Canada.

That’s why I’m here — to support and guide foreign residents in Japan
so you can live more comfortably, connect more deeply,
and rediscover your sense of belonging.

🌸  Common Challenges You May Face in Japan 

＊　Isolated or lonely, even if surrounded by people

＊　Misunderstood or emotionally distant from your Japanese spouse or partner

＊　Misunderstood in your relationship or marriage

＊　Stressed about work or communication in Japanese companies

＊　Losing confidence or direction in your life in Japan

＊　Tired or sleepless due to stress and lack of emotional support

＊　Stuck in surface-level relationships with Japanese coworkers

＊　 Feel uneasy about the growing sense of nationalism or exclusion in society。Concerned about rising  Populism in Japan

 

👥 You don’t have to deal with these alone.

Coaching provides a safe understanding space to reflect and adjust.

It’s a supportive and practical space where we work together to:

•   Understand cultural differences in communication and cultural  expectations

•   Learn how to express yourself clearly and calmly

•   Build better relationships (with your partner, colleagues, and yourself)

•   Manage stress and emotional ups and downs

•   Reconnect with your goals and confidence while living in Japan

Find Balance and Connection While Living in Japan! 

The focus is on awareness, understanding, and small, realistic steps that lead to change.

 

👥  Who This Is For

This coaching is for:

•  International couples navigating cultural differences

•  Professionals working in Japanese companies

•  Expats feeling lonely, lost, or drained

•  Anyone feeling emotionally distant from your Japanese spouse or partner.

•  Anyone seeking clarity and emotional balance while living in Japan

•  Foreign residents who want to improve communication with Japanese people

 

🌸 　About the Coach

Shigenori Murata, Ph.D. (University of Oxford / D.Phil)
Cultural and Relationship Guide for Foreign Residents in Japan: Certified Life Coach based in Japan

Having lived abroad （England, Canada, Australia）for about 25 years,

— even when it looks successful on the outside.

I’ve learned that life abroad can be vulnerable .

There are times when you feel invisible, uncertain, or emotionally confused.

My wife is Canadian, and through our life together in Japan and other places,
I’ve seen firsthand the joys and struggles of adapting to a new culture.

🌸 I will be your guide in Japan

Someone who truly understands what it means to live between cultures.

I’m not here just to ask questions like a “coach”.

My role is to walk beside you—　to guide, support, and help you find clarity and peace
so that you can live comfortably and confidently in Japan. I will be your guide.

 

👉 As a scholar of Japanese philosophy, culture, and religious history,

I offer coaching that goes beyond surface-level cross-cultural comparisons—
guiding you toward a deeper understanding of how culture, values, and emotions interact in real life.

As a specialist in Zen philosophy, I also guide you toward inner peace and happiness,
sharing the deeper dimensions of mindfulness that connect thought, emotion, and everyday life.

My approach combines deep listening, cross-cultural understanding, and clear guidance for inner happiness.

 

🌸　こんにちは。村田樹紀です。

村田樹紀　PhD (Dphil Oxon)  ライフコーチ・コンサルタント

世界中のクライアントさんに、夫婦の関係改善のお手伝いとサポートをしてきました。

カナダ人の妻と出会って以来、２０年以上毎日ずっと仲良く暮らしています。

何より、自分自身が「外国人として」、海外で長年暮らしました。

単なるコーチとして質問ばかりに終始するのではなく、

「理解者」「翻訳者」「伴走者」「文化の橋」としてお手伝いします！

表面的な日本論に惑わされず、学識に基づいたバランスある信用できる「日本」の姿についてお伝えします。

 

オックスフォード大学で西田哲学の学術研究を通して、宇宙原理としての「空」や「幸せ」について専門研究しました。（西田哲学の「絶対無」の研究。）

クライアントさんの毎日の日本での関係が快適で「幸せ」になるように、優しく親切にお手伝いします。

 

👉　Session Information

Format:  Online (LINE or Google Meet)
Language:  English / Japanese
Duration:  50 minutes
Fee:  Please contact for details.
In-person sessions (Tokyo area) are also available upon request,
with a higher rate.

Many clients prefer online sessions for convenience and privacy.
You can start with a short conversation on LINE to see if this coaching feels right for you.

👉 　Add me on LINE to start a chat

Living in Japan can be a beautiful journey—

Living in Japan can be beautiful, when you have a space to feel understood, supported, and accepted.

And it is most important for you to understand yourself, wherever you live.

Let’s explore how you can build meaningful connections,
both with others and within yourself.

 

💌  Multiculturalism , diversity in Japan

In addition to my personal experience, I have also studied multiculturalism and intercultural coexistence
as part of my academic research in political theory.

This background allows me to offer both personal empathy and theoretical insight
into your personal challenges of living across cultures.

With many years of experience helping individuals and couples,
I understand the invisible emotional and cultural walls that can appear when living abroad.

 

💌 　Feeling stressed or unsure where to start?

You can simply reach out and share your story.

Add me on LINE and feel free to talk about what’s been on your mind.
Sometimes, a short conversation is all you need to begin healing.

👉 [Add me on LINE to start a chat]