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Ryoko

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  • Travel information

    I am currently

    At home

    Activities i am interested in:

    We live in Ennis, Clare, Ireland. Originally from Japan. If anyone with kids want play-dates or trips on holidays, more than happy to meet up. Up for camping, skiing, cafe, cultural exchange, etc.

    My next destination:

    Ireland - from Dec 2024 until Dec 2033
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  • Description

    Hello from Clare, Ireland!
    We’d be delighted to hear from you from anywhere around the world!

    Currently looking for a plan duing Easter Break: 
    Maximum from 28th of March – 12th of April (Ireland or Europe).


    Also, Available Year-round: Open to short-term homestays, playdates, and travel buddies anywhere in the world!

    Our Wish: Staying with a host family who has children (approx. 7–12 years old) to play with my daughter.

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    About Us:

    I’m Ryoko, a single mom in my mid-30s living in Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland. Originally from Japan, I’ve been settled in Ireland for 8 years.

    Me: Online Japanese teacher & counselor. Fluent in English (U.S. University grad).

    Daughter (7): Native English speaker. Kind, gentle, never hurt anyone, and loves making new friends!

    Lifestyle: Non-smoker, and flexible with food (Vegetarian/Halal-friendly).

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    Skills & What I Can Offer:

    I have extensive experience in WWOOF, Au Pair, and Workaway. I’m happy to help with:

    Childcare: School runs, activities, and swimming coaching.

    Farm & Home: Cleaning sheds, Milking goats, feeding animals, gardening, painting, and chopping wood.

    Driving: Full Irish Driver’s License (can rent a car or drive yours).

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    Trust & Reliability:

    Garda-vetted & background in public creche, nursing home, special needs support.

    We highly respect family boundaries and lifestyles.

    Happy to provide CV, ID, and photos upon request.
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    Would you like to have a quick chat to see if we’re a good match? Looking forward to connecting with you!

    Sincerely,
    Ryoko

  • Interests

    Camping
    DIY & crafts
    Events & social
    Drawing & painting
    Dancing
    Music
    Performing arts
    Winter sports
    Nature
    Culture
  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Japanese: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate
    Arabic: Beginner
    Polish: Beginner
    Ukrainian: Beginner

    More details about my language interests
    I myself teach Japanese online. I loved language since young age, I went to Canada when I was in high-school.

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  • Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

    I'm interested in:  

    Eco Projects

    Some knowledge of:  

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Life at a Farmstay
    Animal Care
    Hospitality/Tourism
    Helping with Computers/ Internet
    House & pet sitting

    Able to teach about:  

    Languages
    Babysitting and creative play
    Being an elderly companion
    Helping around the house
    Teaching
  • More details about your skills

    I've graduated from a university in the US, so I speak fluent English.
    I have art and philosophy degrees.

    I love outdoor work if you have any assignment for me.
    Or I can help you with anything around the house or taking kids to have some fun.

    When I have experience of WWOOF&aupair&workaway in Ireland, I helped with gardening, milking goats, feeding cows, cutting woods, and cleaning horse/cow/chicken sheds.
    I am good at deep-cleaning. (I really enjoy.)

    I have worked in a public creche in Japan, so I am very good around children.
    I worked with a lot of children, camping, teaching swimming, etc.

    I've stayed with host families across Ireland while wwoofing and au pairing.
    I had such a great time.

    We would like to explore and learn more.

  • Age

    36

  • What else ...

    I wish to get connected to families where children age is similar to mine. (between 6-14)

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    • Smoker

    • Driver's licence

    • Allergies

    • Special dietary requirements

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