Episode 5

From Tokyo to Brussels with Love

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Episode 5 follows my transition from Tokyo to Brussels—a shift from the familiar to the unknown. Adjusting to Europe revealed sharp contrasts between Eastern and Western business and healthcare cultures, and tested my resilience. After challenging a company decision, I left for Hawaii, only to return to Asia two years later, with a new life to live and a new heart valve to promote.