Cathy & Ron's Leap: Moving Family from Nova Scotia to Shizuoka

21 years ago, Cathy and Ron Stockermans were inspired to take their family on an adventure abroad.. After Cathy was offered a job at a high school in Shizuoka, they, and their three sons, took the leap of faith that changed their lives. 21 years later, they sit down with Take and, one of their sons, Joey, to discuss that decision, how it shaped their lives, and how it led Joey to where he is today. From adjusting to a new culture, to inspiring Joey to stay in Japan for university, to Ron and Cathy's subsequent 15 year world journey; it all started with that decision to seek adventure.Follow us on Instagram and YouTube!Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com.Hosts are Take Kurosawa and Joey Stockermans. The AkiyaMart Production Team is Carlos G., Devin S., and Lukas F.Chapters:00:00 Milk Mixup in Japan00:52 Meet Joey’s Parents03:51 Why We Moved Abroad08:19 Family Decision and Planning10:02 Arriving in Numazu13:52 First Morning Food Hunt16:46 Trash Rules Culture Shock18:30 Adapting to Work and School22:14 Safety and School Questions23:20 IB vs American Schools24:32 English Immersion Japanese School26:12 Cleaning Duties and Discipline28:15 Rules Beyond Campus28:54 Family Life and Daily Routines30:51 Fitting In Japanese Society33:09 Costs Banking and Living35:14 Oldest Son Ben’s Adventure37:16 Language Growth and Friends39:46 Leaving Japan Next Chapter42:05 Advice and Final Wrap