Performance

High-Performance Living

Physical training, social infrastructure, and cultural intelligence. Japan has world-class resources for people who know where to look.

3.1

Physical Infrastructure

Serious training facilities, elite recovery, and sport-specific infrastructure by city. Not gym reviews — operational guides.

  • Best serious gyms by city
  • Golf infrastructure
  • Martial arts dojos
  • Winter sports hubs
  • Elite onsens and sports recovery
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3.2

Social Infrastructure

Where ambitious expats and founders actually meet in Japan. Founder events, VC ecosystems, and private networks worth joining.

  • Where ambitious expats meet
  • Founder events and startup ecosystem
  • VC networks and deal flow
  • Private clubs
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3.3

Mental Infrastructure

Cultural intelligence is not optional — it is the highest-leverage skill for operating in Japan. This covers what actually matters.

  • Cultural intelligence fundamentals
  • Navigating Japanese hierarchy
  • Negotiation nuance
  • Long-term integration strategy
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