Haruka

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About Me 🌸

Hi! I'm Haruka, a 21-year-old university student from Japan 🇯🇵
I’m studying English education and working at a luxury ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) in Hakone. There, I serve guests in both Japanese and English, which has helped me improve my communication skills and confidence 💬✨
People often say I’m cheerful, open-minded, and easy to talk to! I love making new friends and learning about different cultures 🌏💖 I’m always happy to help with anything — cleaning, cooking, gardening, or just having a nice chat over coffee ☕️
I’m really interested in Danish culture, especially how people think about work-life balance and happiness. I’d love to experience the local lifestyle, meet people from all over the world, and share a bit of Japanese culture too 🇩🇰🤝🇯🇵
Skills & Experience 🌼
✨ Hospitality work at a restaurant in a Japanese Hotel
✨ Communicating with international guests in English
✨ Cleaning and organizing
✨ Studying to become an English teacher
✨ Sharing Japanese culture, food, and traditions
Why Workaway 💫
I believe that learning and helping go hand in hand 🌿
Through Workaway, I want to explore new ways of living, connect with kind people, and grow as a person while contributing with a smile 😊

Interests

Fashion or beauty

Self development

Movies & TV

Events & social

Culture

Languages

Photography

Music

Cooking & food

Books

Animals

Team sports

Outdoor activities

Dancing

Languages

Languages spoken
Javanese: Fluent
English: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
I'm very interested in language learning ! I'm studying English and Danish now, and I can help learning Japanese 🌸 I’d love to exchange our languages and share each other’s cultures!

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Being an elderly companion

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

General Maintenance

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Some knowledge of:  

Teaching

More details about your skills

I’ve been working at a luxury ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) in Hakone, where I help in the restaurant and serve both Japanese and international guests. Through this job, I’ve learned how to communicate kindly, pay attention to details, and work as part of a team 🌸
I’m happy to help with anything such as:
Cleaning and organizing 🧹
Cooking and preparing meals 🍳
Gardening or light farm work 🌿
Taking care of guests or children 👶
Sharing Japanese culture, food, or language 🇯🇵✨
I also have a 6-year-old younger brother, so I’m used to spending time with small children and helping them with daily activities 💕 I really enjoy playing, talking, and learning with kids!
I’m not afraid to try new things and always do my best with a smile 😊
I love learning new skills and working with people from different backgrounds. I believe every task — even small ones — can be meaningful when done with care and kindness

Age

21

What else ...

I like reading manga and dancing waacking 💃
I join my university's dance club.
I also like to try new foods☕
I'm really looking forward to trying Danish food and dishes from other countries! 🍽️🇩🇰✨

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