This article explores the lives of four successful foreigners living in Japan today. Charles R. Tokoyama is an American entrepreneur who is the CEO of Japan Insiders, a company that provides information about Japanese culture and life to foreign visitors. Mark Karpeles is a French-born entrepreneur who founded Mt Gox Co., Ltd., Christopher Lydon is an American broadcast journalist, and Michael Woodford is an English businessman and corporate governance reform advocate. These individuals have made significant contributions to the country's economy and culture over recent years despite facing various challenges due their status as non-native residents.