Living in Fiji — Almost 2 Years In

It’s been almost two years since I started living in Fiji.

Before moving here, I had visited a few times, and people often say, “Living somewhere is completely different from traveling.”

But honestly, I haven’t felt that big of a difference.

Fiji has always felt the same to me— full of nature, warm-hearted people, and laughter that echoes from somewhere nearby.

Sometimes I hear people laughing out loud in the distance, and without even realizing it, I find myself smiling too.

That’s just how life feels here.

“Fiji Time” Is Very Real

Of course, “Fiji Time” is very much a thing.

Government offices, paperwork, deliveries—things don’t always happen on time. In fact, it’s more common that they don’t.

For example, one weekend I bought some furniture, and they told me, “We’ll deliver it on Monday.”

Monday came… and I got a call in the late afternoon.

The actual delivery happened on Tuesday.

And the best part? They called me just 15 minutes before arriving: “Where are you? We’re nearby… but where’s your house?”

Addresses in Fiji don’t always work the way you’d expect.

People usually explain directions using landmarks or even the color of their house.

At that moment, I was out and told them, “I won’t be home for another hour.”

But somehow, it all worked out—and they still delivered it that day.

The Beauty of Slowing Down

Everything here feels… relaxed.

And maybe because I’m not someone who gets stressed easily, I actually find this pace of life comforting.

When I go back to my home country, where everything runs on time and perfectly organized, I suddenly feel like I have to switch into “perfect mode.”

But in Fiji, I can just be.

Of course, this lifestyle isn’t for everyone. If you prefer everything to be precise and predictable, it might feel frustrating.

But if you let yourself flow with it, you might discover a different kind of ease.

What Does “Rich” Really Mean?

Living in Fiji has made me think a lot about what “richness” really means.

Here, nature is everywhere. Cassava, taro, fruits, and vegetables grow naturally.
And if you go to the ocean, you can catch fish.

For many people—especially those living in villages— it’s rare to feel like they don’t have enough food.

It’s a different kind of wealth. Not about having more, but about having enough.

And I truly feel that Fiji is rich in that way.

Sharing Fiji with the World

My love for Fiji is what led me to start publishing a magazine.

From Volume 04, the digital version is now available for download for our newsletter subscribers.

We’ve also started selling the printed edition in both Fiji and Japan.

This issue is more refined and full of new content, and I would love for more people to experience it.

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