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Marci Kobayashi

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Marci Kobayashi is a writer, entrepreneur, and coach who has lived in Japan for over three decades. She is the founder of International Education Blueprint Inc. (IEB Inc.), a company that evolved from study abroad advising to web design, development, and coaching.

Through personal experiences—especially caregiving for her father-in-law with Alzheimer’s and supporting her husband’s cancer recovery—Marci discovered a deep passion for coaching around the Japanese concept of yoyu. This powerful idea helps create space in life—whether time, energy, or emotional reserves—to avoid burnout and cultivate balance and resilience.

Originally from the West Coast of the U.S., she now lives in Hiroshima, Japan.

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From Caregiver to Coach: Marci on Yoyu, Business, and Life in Japan

In this candid interview, Marci shares her journey from the U.S. to Japan, her experience as a caregiver, and the power of 'yoyu'—a simple Japanese concept to express how much wherewithal and oomph you have. Discover how she balances business, caregiving, and holistic healing while embracing abundance.

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Average rating: 4.6 · 48 ratings · 14 reviews · 9 distinct works • Similar authors

	365 Life Shifts: Pivotal Moments That Changed Everything (365 #3) by Jodi Chapman, Dan Teck (Goodreads Author), Jerri Eddington (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 4.65 avg rating — 17 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Goodness Abounds: 365 True Stories of Loving Kindness by Jodi Chapman, Dan Teck (Goodreads Author), Isabella Rose (Goodreads Author) 4.67 avg rating — 15 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Finding Yoyu: The Japanese Compass for Navigating Overwhelm and Cultivating Abundance in 7 Key Areas of Life 3.91 avg rating — 11 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	365 Soulful Messages by Jodi Chapman, Dan Teck (Goodreads Author), Jerri Eddington (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 4.88 avg rating — 8 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Soul Biz: Practical Tips & Heartfelt Wisdom for Entrepreneurs, Solopreneurs, & Creative Souls by Dan Teck (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Nikki Ackerman, Alisa Auger it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Celebrating and Intending: A Daily Practice: A notebook for reflecting on daily wins & setting new intentions with your spirit guides 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Marci Kobayashi rated a book it was amazing The Proper Order of Things by Tara Benwell (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I’m so glad I read this book to the end. There were some troubling scenes between family members that had me worried for the main character, but the unknown factors (and the breadcrumbs the author left) kept me turning pages, trying to puzzle out wha ...more
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Marci Kobayashi rated a book it was amazing The Buffet: A Business Parable - 50 Lessons on Leadership and Success from the World’s Greatest All-You-Can-Eat Place by Dan Teck (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
The Buffet is one of those rare books that sneaks up on you. At first, I thought this would be a book I’d read slowly, savoring one or two chapters at a time. The chapters are wonderfully bite-sized, making it easy to dip in for ten minutes or settle ...more
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Marci Kobayashi and 9 other people liked Gigi's review of We Had a Hunch: "Tom Ryan has become one of my must-read authors. I devoured his previous mystery THE TREASURE HUNTER'S CLUB, and WE HAD A HUNCH is every bit as good. In addition to the great twists, it's a suspenseful, escapist adventure that isn't too dark (I mean," Read more of this review »
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Marci Kobayashi made a comment on haya’s review of Finding Yoyu: The Japanese Compass for Navigating Overwhelm and Cultivating Abundance in 7 Key Areas of Life " Sorry to have broken a boundary. It was recommended by BooksGoSocial that we reach out to the reviewers and NetGalley provides the email addresses so ...more "
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Marci Kobayashi rated a book it was amazing Invitation to Co-Creation: A Spiritual Path from Child Abuse and Religious Trauma to Love, Healing, and Oneness by M. Lorrie Miller (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Invitation to Co-Creation by M. Lorrie Miller offers an intimate look into the author’s journey through religious trauma, personal challenges, and her ultimate triumph in taking responsibility for her own well-being. While the introduction feels a bi ...more
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Marci Kobayashi and 1 other person liked Genesis Bird's review of The Torchbearer's Quest: "Congratulations to you, Christine, on your debut children's novel! Kid-lit is my favourite, so I was thrilled to read this aloud to my almost 9 year old, although would have enjoyed it as an adult myself. We enjoyed both the fantasy world creation as" Read more of this review »
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Marci Kobayashi liked Christine Callahan-Oke's review of Invitation to Co-Creation: A Spiritual Path from Child Abuse and Religious Trauma to Love, Healing, and Oneness: "In Invitation to Co-Creation, the author bravely reveals the child abuse and toxic religious indoctrination that dominated her childhood, causing trauma to echo painfully into her adult life. It's a heart-wrenching book… and yet it brings such hope! " Read more of this review »
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