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My next destination:
France - from Jul 2025 until Jun 2026 View all
Description
Hi, I’m Ai! I’m Japanese-Singaporean and love spending time outdoors, exploring new places, and learning about different cultures. One of my dreams is to one day have a little farm in Japan, inspired by Fukuoka-san’s way of living close to nature.
For the past 8 years, I’ve been doing ski seasons, and snowboarding is one of my biggest passions. I love the mountains and the community that comes with them.
I’m curious about people’s stories and different ways of life, so I’m always happy to share conversations and experiences. Through Workaway, I’m excited to gain new skills, discover fresh perspectives, and connect with people along the way!
Interests
Events & social
Culture
Plant care
Music
Languages
Beach
Yoga / Wellness
Water sports
Winter sports
Van life
Sustainability
Self development
Pets
Nature
Outdoor activities
Mountain
History
Hiking
Gardening
Cycling
Carpentry
Camping
Drawing & painting
Farming
Cooking & food
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): BeginnerMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Languages
Teaching
More details about your skills
Ai
I am fluent in Japanese and English. And a little bit of Mandarin
I have attended Art college ( LASALLE College of the Arts) and practised fine arts.
Love looking after animals. Also simple DIY help (sanding, vernishing, painting, screwing etc...). I can be a great help at chopping vegetables as well.
Age
31
What else ...
Interested in learning how to build an earth house, woodworking, natural water wastage system.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
No
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22 Jul 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Experience sustainable living ...)
I had a truly wonderful experience staying with Phil and Helen. As someone who dreams of having my own piece of land one day to grow vegetables, fruits, and keep animals, this Workaway was incredibly inspiring. I had so many questions, and Phil was amazing to talk to! Patient, thoughtful, and always up for a great conversation. It meant a lot to… read more
(Excellent
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19 Jul 2025
Left by host (Experience sustainable living ...) for Workawayer ()
More than excellent, one of the best.
(Excellent
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23 Oct 2024
Left by host (Join our Buddhist center and ...) for Workawayer ()
AI is very kind, open-minded, and respectful. She helped so much in all areas of the house. She was very interested and enthusiastic and a lovely person to work with.
She is self-sufficient and very quickly got on with the whole group.
We would welcome her back anytime :) Thank you so much for all your help!
She is self-sufficient and very quickly got on with the whole group.
We would welcome her back anytime :) Thank you so much for all your help!
(Excellent
)
12 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join our Buddhist center and ...)
I can’t put into words how much the 2 weeks in August I spent at the Buddhist Centre meant to me. From the moment I arrived, I was surrounded by warmth, kindness, and the most incredible people. Despite not being a morning person, I found myself excited to wake up each day, eager to see everyone and discover what task awaited us.
Every moment… read more
Every moment… read more
(Excellent
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14 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Be part of creating a food ...)
I had an incredible experience volunteering at Aleksander's beautiful home nestled by the forest. The peaceful and relaxing environment was exactly what I needed after a busy summer.
I enjoyed helping with foraging chestnuts and preparing them for winter, as well as assisting in the garden. Spending time with Mici the cat was a lovely bonus!… read more
I enjoyed helping with foraging chestnuts and preparing them for winter, as well as assisting in the garden. Spending time with Mici the cat was a lovely bonus!… read more
(Excellent
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14 Oct 2024
Left by host (Be part of creating a food ...) for Workawayer ()
Ai was a real pleasure to host. She did all the work as instructed. I liked how she took her work as a pleasant meditation. She helped with weeding the garden, collecting lots of chestnuts and walnuts. She was also a welcome help in the kitchen. Ai was very respectful to the place. I loved talking to her, learning about her Japanese language and… read more
(Excellent
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22 Jul 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Experience sustainable living ...)
I had a truly wonderful experience staying with Phil and Helen. As someone who dreams of having my own piece of land one day to grow vegetables, fruits, and keep animals, this Workaway was incredibly inspiring. I had so many questions, and Phil was amazing to talk to! Patient, thoughtful, and always up for a great conversation. It meant a lot to… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jul 2025
Left by host (Experience sustainable living ...) for Workawayer ()
More than excellent, one of the best.
(Excellent)
23 Oct 2024
Left by host (Join our Buddhist center and ...) for Workawayer ()
AI is very kind, open-minded, and respectful. She helped so much in all areas of the house. She was very interested and enthusiastic and a lovely person to work with.
She is self-sufficient and very quickly got on with the whole group.
We would welcome her back anytime :) Thank you so much for all your help!
She is self-sufficient and very quickly got on with the whole group.
We would welcome her back anytime :) Thank you so much for all your help!
(Excellent)
12 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join our Buddhist center and ...)
I can’t put into words how much the 2 weeks in August I spent at the Buddhist Centre meant to me. From the moment I arrived, I was surrounded by warmth, kindness, and the most incredible people. Despite not being a morning person, I found myself excited to wake up each day, eager to see everyone and discover what task awaited us.
Every moment… read more
Every moment… read more
(Excellent)
14 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Be part of creating a food ...)
I had an incredible experience volunteering at Aleksander's beautiful home nestled by the forest. The peaceful and relaxing environment was exactly what I needed after a busy summer.
I enjoyed helping with foraging chestnuts and preparing them for winter, as well as assisting in the garden. Spending time with Mici the cat was a lovely bonus!… read more
I enjoyed helping with foraging chestnuts and preparing them for winter, as well as assisting in the garden. Spending time with Mici the cat was a lovely bonus!… read more
(Excellent)
14 Oct 2024
Left by host (Be part of creating a food ...) for Workawayer ()
Ai was a real pleasure to host. She did all the work as instructed. I liked how she took her work as a pleasant meditation. She helped with weeding the garden, collecting lots of chestnuts and walnuts. She was also a welcome help in the kitchen. Ai was very respectful to the place. I loved talking to her, learning about her Japanese language and… read more
(Excellent)
8 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Multi-cultural co-living ...)
I had an amazing 1 and the half month spent here in Mittagskogel.
We did cleaning and cooking on the basis . Also extra tasks depending on the days.
The kids were always very excited to get to know and spend time with us.
Very beautiful view of Mittagskogel out of the room. Beautiful forest around and lakes to swim in.
Thank you so much for… read more
We did cleaning and cooking on the basis . Also extra tasks depending on the days.
The kids were always very excited to get to know and spend time with us.
Very beautiful view of Mittagskogel out of the room. Beautiful forest around and lakes to swim in.
Thank you so much for… read more
(Excellent)
8 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Thank you to Ai for her help in the community during your stay here
It was amazing to have you here, always bright and happy.
Ai is a lovely and very helpful girl. She is always out to help and never backed down for anything. It was very pleasant and interesting to share time with her.
Ai is a hard worker, all the time here to help everybody. She… read more
It was amazing to have you here, always bright and happy.
Ai is a lovely and very helpful girl. She is always out to help and never backed down for anything. It was very pleasant and interesting to share time with her.
Ai is a hard worker, all the time here to help everybody. She… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jan 2024
Left by host (Live the country life at my ...) for Workawayer ()
Ai was a wonderful help! It's evident right away that she is an artist because she does things with great aesthetic care and curiosity. Of the many things we worked on together, we put the most time into a new stone walkway at the entrance of the house. I'm so happy how it turned out and she took to the work naturally. I feel fortunate to have had… read more
(Excellent)
29 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Live the country life at my ...)
Super host!
My stay for 2 weeks from the start of November have made me want to build an earth house and start a rice field.
Peter was very patient with all the questions I had about English to woodworking and anything else. I really appreciate the talks and discussions.
Amazing collection of books, I enjoyed reading each evening by the fire.… read more
My stay for 2 weeks from the start of November have made me want to build an earth house and start a rice field.
Peter was very patient with all the questions I had about English to woodworking and anything else. I really appreciate the talks and discussions.
Amazing collection of books, I enjoyed reading each evening by the fire.… read more
(Excellent)
29 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Learn and help with organic ...)
Great Canadian experience!
There were 4 other girls there at the same time and I had a lot of fun getting to know everyone. Lots of animals if you love playing with them.
George and Carin were both very kind and caring. Made my stay so comfortable!
We always started the day with George's homemade breakfast. Feed the chicken then various… read more
There were 4 other girls there at the same time and I had a lot of fun getting to know everyone. Lots of animals if you love playing with them.
George and Carin were both very kind and caring. Made my stay so comfortable!
We always started the day with George's homemade breakfast. Feed the chicken then various… read more
(Excellent)
31 Oct 2023
Left by host (Beach Front in Powell River, ...) for Workawayer ()
What a joy it was to host Ai! She was so tough with the cold in October ( what a trooper!) and every job she undertook she did it with a positive spin. Ai is open to trying any task, she takes her job seriously, and her work ethic and attention to detail is spot on. She worked with both of us, from processing garlic, to looking after our… read more
(Excellent)
20 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Beach Front in Powell River, ...)
Living in the treehouse and spending time with Holly, Daniel and their family was such a wonderful experience.
I arrived mid-September and stayed for 3 weeks. During my stay, I helped out with, watering the greenhouse, cleaning up garlic, cleaning the chicken coop, and making the tipi! I mainly worked with Daniel as Holly was working in school.… read more
I arrived mid-September and stayed for 3 weeks. During my stay, I helped out with, watering the greenhouse, cleaning up garlic, cleaning the chicken coop, and making the tipi! I mainly worked with Daniel as Holly was working in school.… read more
(Excellent)
20 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Seasonal bakery on the ...)
The best summer I had!!
My 2 months here were amazing.
I loved every day of my stay there. Working with a great team made the busy season so fun!
( I do recommend anyone joining to have F&B services experience )
Trev and Alana, the bakery's owner, were superstar hosts!
Both were very welcoming and fun-loving.
The job at the bakery was,… read more
My 2 months here were amazing.
I loved every day of my stay there. Working with a great team made the busy season so fun!
( I do recommend anyone joining to have F&B services experience )
Trev and Alana, the bakery's owner, were superstar hosts!
Both were very welcoming and fun-loving.
The job at the bakery was,… read more
(Excellent)
15 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Come and experience the life ...)
What can I say!! Staying at Slava's and his village was one of the most amazing experience I had in Russia.
I visited Slava's place on the 15th of October. It was still warm at this region. He had a beautiful house with a cat (Anatori) and two donkeys (Boy and Girl). The animals were full of personality.
For work we didn't really have a fixed… read more
I visited Slava's place on the 15th of October. It was still warm at this region. He had a beautiful house with a cat (Anatori) and two donkeys (Boy and Girl). The animals were full of personality.
For work we didn't really have a fixed… read more
(Excellent)
10 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Share your creativity in the ...)
We stayed at Matt and Jen's place for around a month and a half.
To start off with Myoko is such a beautiful place! Great nature and the ocean is not too far away for a wave craze like Nikolay. And so many mountains to explore if you love hiking like Ai. The people in Myoko are what makes the small village extraordinary as well!
Matt and Jen were… read more
To start off with Myoko is such a beautiful place! Great nature and the ocean is not too far away for a wave craze like Nikolay. And so many mountains to explore if you love hiking like Ai. The people in Myoko are what makes the small village extraordinary as well!
Matt and Jen were… read more
(Excellent)
3 Oct 2021
Left by host (Share your creativity in the ...) for Workawayer ()
Ai and Nikolai stayed with us for 5 weeks renovating our house.
They both did an extraordinary work - lots of different work: some carpentry that Nikolai is really good at, he installed our kitchen too and do much more...
They also did some sanding, staining, varnishing, painting, moving things around, heavy lifting, cleaning,...
It was so good… read more
They both did an extraordinary work - lots of different work: some carpentry that Nikolai is really good at, he installed our kitchen too and do much more...
They also did some sanding, staining, varnishing, painting, moving things around, heavy lifting, cleaning,...
It was so good… read more
(Excellent)
2 Nov 2020
Left by host (Experience life on our ...) for Workawayer ()
Ai stayed my house for two weeks.
She everyday some crafting!
She have many crafting skills.
Also she picked autumn wild fruits and mushrooms and chestnut.
She everyday some crafting!
She have many crafting skills.
Also she picked autumn wild fruits and mushrooms and chestnut.
(Excellent)
29 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Experience life on our ...)
I (Ai) stayed at Mori-san’s place for two weeks. The house is at the very corner of a village surrounded by mountains. My first job was to help finish a bamboo deck in the forest with another workawayer. I loved the bamboo forest and you’re free to take a bamboo back to do some crafting! Also Mori-san’s mum was very kind to take me for mushroom… read more
(Excellent)
16 Jul 2020
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Ai & Nikolay
Thank you so much for coming to my house! !!
They stayed at my house for almost 3 months.
The time was so happy and fun.
They were always smiling, friendly, and loved by my friends.
Of course, I love them too!
Nikolay was very polite and always gave us good advice.
This time, I requested a project for a wood shed and a covered… read more
Thank you so much for coming to my house! !!
They stayed at my house for almost 3 months.
The time was so happy and fun.
They were always smiling, friendly, and loved by my friends.
Of course, I love them too!
Nikolay was very polite and always gave us good advice.
This time, I requested a project for a wood shed and a covered… read more
(Excellent)
16 Jul 2020
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help out with some DIY or get ...)
Mami san and Yuichi san was our very first Workaway host! They have made our stay just extremely lovely!!! The property was surrounded by trees and a wide view of ocean where you can see the sun rising from the horizon in your room.
The kitchen was big and had all the tools you need to share your dish from different culture and cooking together… read more
The kitchen was big and had all the tools you need to share your dish from different culture and cooking together… read more
(Excellent)
