Today we’d like to introduce you to Yuta Ambiru
Hi Yuta, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I’m 37 years old and originally from Tokyo, Japan. I met my American wife in Tokyo, and we got married there before deciding to move to the United States in 2018. That same year, our daughter was born.
We chose Orlando because my wife loves Disney and wanted to live close to Walt Disney World. I enjoy the weather and the variety of activities Florida has to offer.
When my daughter was 18 months old, she was diagnosed with autism. She began various therapies, including ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), speech, and occupational therapy. She is a kindergartener at a public school and seems to be enjoying her school life so far!
I took care of her while my wife worked full-time, and I worked as a freelance translator and gig worker.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Since I prioritize my daughter’s well-being, I ensure she receives full support and therapy. However, it’s challenging to manage everything with just the two of us, especially because our family members live far away.
The massive inflation that began during COVID has greatly affected us. Despite working hard, everything is expensive, and without specialized skills, I’m struggling to find good job opportunities while also caring for my daughter.
And sometimes, I feel a deep sense of depression, questioning why I am in the US and what I am doing here. I tried therapy a long time ago, but it didn’t seem to work well.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I don’t have a professional career or steady job. I write my own blog and post on social media about life in Florida, mainly for my Japanese followers, though I wouldn’t call myself a famous or popular Japanese influencer.
In addition, I work as a freelance English-Japanese translator, a private driver for Japanese tourists, and take on gig jobs like UberEats and DoorDash.
If anyone needs my help bridging the US and Japan, please let me know.
We all have a different way of looking at and defining success. How do you define success?
Having a steady income every month would allow us to do simple things like going to restaurants, even fast food, whenever we want (which we can’t do right now because everything is so expensive).
I’d also be able to afford $3,000–$4,000 to visit Japan once a year with my daughter for her summer vacation.
Most importantly, my daughter would be happy and healthy every day.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://amwflife.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuta_ambiru/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yuta.ambiru
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVQDnVtNAucf9Za3r0PhFHA
- Other: https://lit.link/yuta1130
