Passion Project Japan

Passion Project Japan

A podcast for the self-starters turning their dreams into reality in Japan

A podcast for the self-starters turning their dreams into reality in Japan

A podcast for self-starters turning their dreams into reality in Japan

A podcast for the self-starters turning their dreams into reality in Japan

Passion Project Japan is a podcast dedicated to inspiring self-starters living in Japan who are turning their dreams into reality.

From entrepreneurs to community starters, freelancers to side hustlers, we uncover the wisdom, tactics, and resources they’ve used to chase their passion projects.

Passion Project Japan is a podcast dedicated to inspiring self-starters living in Japan who are turning their dreams into reality.


From entrepreneurs to community starters, freelancers to side hustlers, we uncover the wisdom, tactics, and resources they’ve used to chase their passion projects.

Our Episodes

Our Episodes


Our Episodes


Breaking down Japan's Tech Job Market in 2025

Breaking down Japan's Tech Job Market in 2025

We interview Paul Roberts, a tech recruiter in Tokyo helping to connect thousands of people dreaming of working and living in the tech industry in Japan.

We interview Paul Roberts, a tech recruiter in Tokyo helping to connect thousands of people dreaming of working and living in the tech industry in Japan.

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She Goes Viral Teaching Japanese

She Goes Viral Teaching Japanese

Sayaka (‪@NihongoDekita‬) is a skit-loving Japanese teacher making waves on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok! Find out how Sayaka go from working at Outback Steakhouse to becoming one of the biggest Japanese language teachers in the world?

Sayaka (‪@NihongoDekita‬) is a skit-loving Japanese teacher making waves on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok! Find out how Sayaka go from working at Outback Steakhouse to becoming one of the biggest Japanese language teachers in the world?

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japanese techniques to fight laziness

Gia and Theo discuss five techniques to combat procrastination and ensure you stay on top of time management!

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Meet the hosts

Meet the hosts

Passion Project Japan was born and bred in the hallways of Nagoya University by two international students, Gia and Theo. Seeking alternatives to the traditional job-hunting method, the duo combined their yapping ability with video production skills to create this bi-weekly podcast,

Meet the hosts

Passion Project Japan was born and bred in the hallways of Nagoya University by two international students, Gia and Theo. Seeking alternatives to the traditional job-hunting method, the duo combined their yapping ability with video production skills to create this bi-weekly podcast,

Gia Linh Ngo

A cross between a math wizard

and a fitness junkie, Gia can do it all. 

If she isn’t busy crunching numbers or crushing weights, she is most likely brainstorming her next big idea.


A cross between a math wizard

and a fitness junkie, Gia can do it all. 

If she isn’t busy crunching numbers or crushing weights, she is most likely brainstorming her next big idea.


Theophilus Sng

Part-time visual creator and part-time digital strategist,Theo is the definition of

なんでもやろう

He is either hustling or reading manga there is no in between


Part-time visual creator and part-time digital strategist,Theo is the definition of

なんでもやろう

He is either hustling or reading manga there is no in between


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