Doi and her family relocated from California to Osaka, Japan, in 2022.Genie DoiIn 2019, a shooting near her son's daycare center reaffirmed Genie Doi's decision to relocate.Doi, 38, and her husband decided on Japan for several reasons, including its safety and affordability.Although Doi enjoys living in Japan, she struggled with its lack of diversity and societal expectations.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Genie Doi, an American who relocated to Osaka, Japan, with her family.