We moved to Japan 3 years ago. We have a lower cost of living and travel more.

We moved to Japan 3 years ago. We have a lower cost of living and travel more.

The author and her family moved from New Zealand to Kobe, Japan three years ago and have settled into their new life nicely.Sergey Alimov/Getty ImagesMoving to Japan from New Zealand gave my family cheaper living and better healthcare.Inexpensive flights and Japan's rail network made frequent travel part of everyday life.Less financial stress and a slower lifestyle improved my mental health and overall quality of lifeThree years ago, my family o…