Shiyu

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Excited to try everything new: skiing, canoeing, and wildlife watching! I am very adventurous and seeking others who share this passion. If you are eager to explore and step out of your comfort zone,

Description

This will be my first time living outside of Japan. After building a four-year career as a shop manager, I consider this the greatest challenge of my life.

My primary goal is to truly know the world—to immerse myself in lifestyles and values that I could never experience in Japan. I believe that stepping out of my comfort zone and embracing diverse perspectives will profoundly enrich my life.

This conviction is what drives me to take this leap. I am ready to dedicate myself to this new environment, learn from everyone I meet, and contribute my best efforts to the team as I grow through this experience.

Interests

Movies & TV

Culture

Photography

Music

Languages

Gardening

Cooking & food

Blogging

Architecture

Animals

Winter sports

Team sports

Sailing / Boating

Outdoor activities

Nature

Mountain

Hiking

Cycling

Camping

Beach

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I am a native Japanese speaker born and raised in Japan. To be honest, my English is still at a beginner level, but I am highly motivated to improve it through daily conversation and connection. Conversely, I would love to help anyone who is interested in learning Japanese or exploring Japanese culture. Let's overcome the language barrier together and enjoy a wonderful language exchange!

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

Languages

Being an elderly companion

Animal Care

Teaching

Life at a Farmstay

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping with Computers/ Internet

House & pet sitting

Light maintenance

Eco Projects

Light gardening

More details about your skills

My core strength lies in the management skills I developed over 5 years working at a mobile phone shop (including 2 years as a store manager leading desk-based operations such as sales management and staff training). I also hold a national qualification in financial planning (FP Level 2), making me adept at making objective, data-driven decisions regarding asset and risk management.
Although my English skills are still developing, my greatest asset is my proactive approach—jumping into new environments without fear of language barriers. Even when facing unfamiliar tasks or challenges, I honestly absorb advice from those around me and complete my duties with a strong sense of responsibility.

Age

27

What else ...

I absolutely love going to live concerts and music festivals! While I mostly listen to Japanese artists, I truly believe that music is the ultimate tool to connect people across borders. I also enjoy playing board games like Mahjong and have been actively studying it recently. On top of that, I am a huge manga fan! Japan’s iconic masterpieces like ONE PIECE, DRAGON BALL, and NARUTO are a big part of my youth. If you share any of these interests, I would love to chat and geek out together!

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  Special dietary requirements