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From Engineer to Freelance Videographer in Japan
Sumit Kusalkar
"In 2020, Sumit Khusalkar moved from India to Japan, making the shift from a career in mechanical engineering to becoming a full-time freelance videographer. In this interview, he shares how his image of Japan compared to reality, the challenges and rewards of freelancing, and how life in Japan has helped him fully pursue his creativity and passion."