For a graduate of the University of Texas (Austin) with a Japanese degree and minor in math, it seemed logical to pursue a career path in Japan. Ed Thompson has been in Japan for 25 years and is thriving as a business owner and teaching at Temple University. His specialty is in advertising and project management: the years of experience in project management during Japan’s internet era/bubble have served him well in developing his own company. Ed realized that the consistent element is “people” in the fast-changing digital industry, so he started programs and instruction online through his web academy. Ed’s advice to those who want to succeed in Japan - ASK for whatever you need; there’s always a way to get to your final goal.