JAPANESE in Moldova 🇯🇵 Opening first Japanese shop in Moldova
Channel: Elena the Expat
Date: 2024-01-25

Moldova is home to so many expats - each one of them with their unique story. In this episode I chat with Azuma San, a Japanese entrepreneur who opened an import business in Chisinau. 
 
Visit his Japanese store, Phin Tokyo Plaza
City Center - https://maps.app.goo.gl/MSanoFsXZchwtyDP6
Malina Mica - https://maps.app.goo.gl/TfCi8VnFVj5dz4cH9

00:00 Intro
00:33 Moving to Moldova
02:01 Moldova Expectations vs Reality
03:57 Speaking English in Moldova
05:00 Renting apartment in Chisinau
07:36 Moldovan vs Japanese apartments
08:54 Favorite places in Chisinau
10:34 Opening a business in Moldova
13:16 Business inspections
15:33 Challenges of running a Japanese store
17:55 Popular Japanese products in Moldova
21:20 Promoting Japanese culture

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I’m Elena! Born, raised and currently living in Moldova. Prior to this, I was an expat in India, China, USA and Ukraine. 
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