No. 26

1 He was hired to perform magic for a major Japanese company.

2 He was asked to translate a magic book for Japanese customers.

3 He taught magic to successful businesspeople in his free time.

4 He made connections through people he studied Japanese history with.

No. 27

1 Despite his Japanese fluency, he struggled with cultural differences.

2 It was not possible to take vacations due to his irregular working hours.

3 The lack of a regular wage meant it was difficult to secure a visa.

4 He wanted to work in TV, but he could only find work at weddings.