Welcome To Hakuba365
An American life in Japan
Thanks for coming. I’m Paul Durant, Executive/Cross-Cultural Coach, Real Estate Consultant, Tour Guide and Writer. Hakuba365 is my journey from Los Angeles, California to the beautiful Hakuba Valley in the Northern Japanese Alps. Along the way I’ve built a home and a life in Japan for my family, built relationships, and brought tourists and new residents to this beautiful part of the world.
What I can do for you?
Akiya Search
If you want to live or buy a home in Japan I can work with you to find the perfect place. Our team is unique in Japan because we provide more than just English consultation, or a proxy buyer. We are a buyer’s full service consultancy with a licensed broker who can search unpublished listings, visit prospective homes, and provide full support during the negotiation and introductions into the neighborhood We also provide English translations on contracts and liaisons with sellers and seller’s agents.
Cross-Culture Coaching
If you’re moving to Japan for business or for work, I can help guide you through the cultural foundations you’ll experience and interact with in Japan. Relocating to Japan can be challenging. Things here can appear very confusing and even off-putting for non-Japanese. But negotiating the business environment successfully can make the difference between a fruitful assignment and a missed opportunity. In my 15 years in Japan I have developed a keen sense of Japanese business culture, while at the same time coaching and working with Japanese to achieve their business goals in the West.
Be a Part of Hakuba
If you are visiting Japan I can provide a unique and bespoke experience in the Japanese Alps – away from the throngs of tourists. Nagano is one of the most beautiful and unique regions in Japan – with ancient temples and shrines adorning the mountainsides, villages with venerable villas and terraced rice fields that have existed for hundreds of years. It’s a place where culture, ritual and tradition exist not as a show for tourists, but as a part of daily life. Nagano has some of Japan’s most notable cultural assets, but that is only scratching the surface. I promise that after you arrive in Nagano, like me, you’ll never want to leave.
Discover your home away from home
Join me for programs and discussions on YouTube about life in Japan, Nagano and the Hakuba Valley
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Live Discussions on YouTube
Hakuba365 YouTube channel will play host to regular live discussions where I discuss life in Japan and life in Hakuba. You can ask me questions about living here, the culture and lifestyle, getting used to life in Japan and how to find a home here.
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YouTube series about life in Japan
Hakuba 365 YouTube channel features several short series about a number of topics related to living in Japan. In the series “Our House” I tell the story of the building of our house, In Kominka I share the experience of a fellow foreignerwho bought a traditional house and renovated it. I also feature shows on daily life and culture in Japan.
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Virtual one on one’s with clients
I love to meet people who are living in Japan or considering a move to Japan. There is much to consider and these discussions are always very interesting and enlightening.
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