You feel lost and the road ahead seems completely unclear...
You feel lonely or have so much on your mind but no one to share it with...
You feel lost and find it hard to connect with those around you....
You’ve probably heard plenty of people talk about their experiences living, finding work, and navigating life in Japan. But not many people talk about the psychological challenges of living abroad and how big of an impact they can have. Unlike short vacations, living, working, or studying in a foreign country can be much more difficult.
At first, you might experience small bouts of culture shock—a mix of excitement and confusion as you encounter the differences in mindset and lifestyle between Japan and your home country. But as time goes on, maybe after a year or so, after seeing all the seasons—cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, and the winter snow—you might start feeling a sense of emptiness, anxiety, or worry about the future. If these feelings persist, they can lead to depression, with complex emotions like self-doubt and pessimism about what lies ahead.
When you're faced with tough decisions, like whether to stay or go, to keep pushing forward or give up, these negative feelings can become even more overwhelming. This is often because we start to realize how far we’ve traveled on this journey alone, and how much harder it has been than we initially thought.
The Tomorrow.Care Project is a support initiative for foreigners living in Japan, especially those facing challenges related to cultural adaptation, quarter-life crises, or difficulties in integrating and finding their own path.
We will help you explore the tangled issues you’re facing, and work with you to "clean up" and "organize" them in a more orderly, manageable way...
We are here by your side, helping you learn how to love yourself, embrace your emotions, and find even more love for this life...
We cannot and should not eliminate unpleasant emotions from our lives; instead, we will learn to ride the waves so that each wave brings joy...
OUR ACTIVITIES
Living in a new country is always an exciting journey, but it also comes with many challenges—especially for the spouses and family members who accompany foreign workers to Japan. These individuals often have to find ways to adapt to a new culture while facing feelings of loneliness and losing their personal identity.
To support those going through this experience, MPKEN, Kitakits, and Tomorrow.Care invite you to join the online seminar titled "Tag along and Get along in Japan: Navigating life in Japan as a Dependent"
Date and Time: 20:30 - 22:00, Friday, October 25, 2024 (Japan Time)
Format: Online and free via Zoom Meetings
OUR SERVICES
Thank you for your interest and trust in the activities of Tomorrow.Care. Currently, Tomorrow.Care is providing the following psychological counseling services:
These are free psychological counseling programs organized periodically by the administrative agencies of Japan, with which Tomorrow.Care is collaborating.
These programs are held monthly and follow the schedule of the organizing unit (which cannot be changed).
This program is suitable for those who are experiencing financial difficulties or need additional support from the relevant authorities.
You can find more information here!
Tomorrow.Care offers online psychological counseling services at an affordable rate of just ¥2,200 for 50 minutes (tax included).
You can choose the most suitable platform, such as Zoom, Google Meet, Messenger, or Facetime.
This service provides flexibility and convenience, allowing you to easily access counselors from anywhere.
Please schedule your appointment through the link below or contact the counselor you have spoken with!
This option is for those who need regular counseling at a fee of ¥5,500 per month (tax included):
2 online counseling sessions of 50 minutes each per month, helping you address specific issues and receive timely support.
Unlimited messaging counseling: You can message your counselor anytime.
The counselor will respond between 12:00 to 13:00 and 18:00 to 22:00, Monday to Friday.
If you are going through a difficult time and need intensive support, the M4 package will be the optimal choice at ¥11,000 per month, which includes tax and:
4 online counseling sessions of 50 minutes/month, giving you more time to share and receive support.
Unlimited messaging counseling: Similar to the M2 package, you can message your counselor anytime and will receive responses from the counselor during fixed hours.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
2004 - 2008: Studied at Hanoi Foreign Trade University, majoring in Business and Japanese
2008 - 2012: Worked at the Hanoi Representative Office of a Japanese logistics company
2012 - 2014: Studied at The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Public Policy (MPP/IP)
2014 - 2015: Studied at The University of Tokyo, Graduate Schools for Law and Politics
2015 - 2020: Studied at the Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, focusing on State Building and Economic Development (PhD dropout)
2020 - Present: Studying at the Open University of Japan, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Department of Psychology
2014 - Present: Project Coordinator at the Nonprofit Organization MPKEN
Feb 2022: Acquired Psychological Counselor certification from 日本能力開発推進協会 (Nihon Nōryoku Kaihatsu Suishin Kyōkai, JADP)
2022 - Present: Vietnamese Psychological Counselor at Gifu International Center
2022 - Present: Vietnamese/English Psychological Counselor at WELLROOM Co., Ltd.
2023 - Present: Vietnamese Psychological Counselor at the Shizuoka Association for International Relations
2023 - Present: Part-time MC for the "Living in Japan" radio program, Vietnamese section at NHK WORLD JAPAN
In 2012, I was awarded a scholarship from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to study in Japan, and I continued my studies with the support of scholarships from private foundations. Although I’m no longer working or researching in the field of public policy, I’ve always felt a strong desire to give back, having received so much support during my own studies.
Since 2014, I’ve been working with the Nonprofit Organization MPKEN, providing a wide range of support to Vietnamese students, workers, and technical interns in Japan. This includes help with employment, further education, and daily life matters. I also regularly conduct cross-cultural communication training for companies that hire Vietnamese employees.
In recent years, I’ve noticed a growing number of mental health concerns among Vietnamese people living in Japan. After arriving in Japan myself, I experienced cultural shocks and communication challenges due to the differences between Japanese and Vietnamese cultures. During that time, I taught myself Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helped me better understand and empathize with the struggles of other Vietnamese people. Over time, I began offering advice and support, and eventually became a trusted sempai in the Vietnamese community. This led to counseling requests and invitations to speak at seminars.
In 2020, I launched a mental health care project called TOMORROW.CARE, aimed at supporting the foreign communities in Japan. Through this project, I offer online group discussions as well as individual counseling sessions.
As of now, I continue to focus on supporting the mental well-being of foreign residents in Japan. It brings me great satisfaction to use my experiences and knowledge to help both the Vietnamese and English speaking communities and the Japanese society that has welcomed us.
Be Minh Nhat