Jan Van Daele

From a young age, I was enchanted by the allure of Japan—a land that felt both magical and enigmatic.

That fascination turned into a lifelong passion when I discovered Eiji Yoshikawa’s novel, Miyamoto Musashi. Little did I know, opening the pages of that book would ignite a journey that would profoundly shape my life.

With a master’s degree in Japanology under my belt, I spent seven transformative years in Japan—living, studying, and working in both professional and cultural capacities.

Today, I draw on these rich experiences to help others explore, understand, and connect with the multifaceted beauty of Japanese culture.

Experience

• Graduate of Shanghai Jiao Tong University Language School (Mandarin)
• Master’s degree in Eastern Languages and Cultures: Japanology (University of Ghent)
• Two-year graduate of Sendagaya Japanese Language School
• Certified in JLPT N2 (Japanese Language Proficiency Test)
• Extensive travel guide experience in Japan (both private and for travel agencies)
• Four years as an expat in the Japanese automotive semiconductor industry
• Professional collaborations with major Japanese multinational corporations, including Denso, Aisin, Mitsubishi, Sony, and more