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Expat Coach Offers Digital Detox Retreats in Japan

11/15/2025

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In 2024, Levi Pells launched a coaching practice hosting digital detox retreats for expats seeking to disconnect from their high-pressure jobs.
He is a former recruiter in Tokyo who found fulfillment in the Japanese countryside.
After his father’s cancer diagnosis in 2020, he returned to Hawaii and moved to Chiba, embracing surfing.
Near the ocean, he enjoys a close-knit community, cooks with local produce, and spends time outdoors.

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Story summary

In 2024, Levi Pells launched a coaching practice hosting digital detox retreats for expats seeking to disconnect from their high-pressure jobs.
He is a former recruiter in Tokyo who found fulfillment in the Japanese countryside.
After his father’s cancer diagnosis in 2020, he returned to Hawaii and moved to Chiba, embracing surfing.
Near the ocean, he enjoys a close-knit community, cooks with local produce, and spends time outdoors.