The author and her family moved from New Zealand to Kobe, Japan three years ago and have settled into their new life nicely. Sergey Alimov/Getty Images Moving to Japan from New Zealand gave my family cheaper living and better healthcare. Inexpensive flights and Japan's rail network made frequent travel part of everyday life. Less financial stress and a slower lifestyle improved my mental health and overall quality of life Three years ago, my family of three left New Zealand for Kobe, Japan, de