This month Dave talks with Felice Forby, a web engineer with a diverse background in Japan that spans many fields. After sharing various Japan-related study and work experiences, Felice discusses some of the challenges of living and working in Japan. Key Words: life in Japan; interview; podcast about Japan; challenges of living and working in Japan; career choices; Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture; Japan-related conversation; Shinshu; Cookpad; Ohio; Germany; German cooking; Japan-related podcast; Ruby and Rails; The Japanofiles Podcast Episode 79; Dave Carlson