Chihiro

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Description

Hi there! I'm Chihiro — a curious and creative soul from Japan 🇯🇵 currently on a working holiday in Spain.

After several years working as a UX designer, I decided to take a break to explore new cultures, meet inspiring people, and experience different ways of living. I'm passionate about human connection, storytelling, and finding joy in everyday moments.

Recently, I completed the Camino de Santiago — walking over 800 km across Spain. It was one of the most transformative journeys of my life and taught me the value of presence, patience, and deep connections with people from all walks of life.

Back in Japan, I also worked as a weekend tour guide, introducing international visitors to Japanese culture, traditions, and historic places. I love sharing stories and creating meaningful moments that help people connect with a place and its people.

During university, I was actively involved in NGO work and helped build homes from scratch in Indonesia and Nepal. Learning how to construct walls and support beams from local carpenters was a truly hands-on and rewarding experience — it sparked my appreciation for sustainable living and cross-cultural collaboration.

I also did a homestay in Finland, where I helped take care of two lovely girls (aged 4 and 9). Spending time with them through play and daily routines was both heartwarming and fun — it reminded me how naturally connection can grow through shared moments.

I'm especially interested in :
・sustainable farming lifestyles
・food culture and cooking (, and of course eating)
・ceramics and clay design
・essay writing
— all things that bring together creativity, mindfulness, and a love for thoughtful living.

I'm a positive, responsible, and open-minded person. I enjoy listening to others, sharing meals, laughing at the little things, and learning through doing. Whether it’s lending a hand around the house, helping in the garden, or simply connecting through conversation, I’m always happy to contribute.

Thanks so much for reading:)

Warmly,
Chihiro

Interests

Sustainability

Movies & TV

Fashion or beauty

Farming

Culture

Charity work

Photography

Plant care

Languages

Gardening

Books

DIY & crafts

Cooking & food

Carpentry

History

Drawing & painting

Blogging

Art & design

Animals

Yoga / Wellness

Water sports

Team sports

Sailing / Boating

Mountain

Nature

Hiking

Cycling

Beach

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

More 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.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

Art Projects

General Maintenance

House sitting

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Babysitting and creative play

Being an elderly companion

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Animal Care

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Some knowledge of:  

Languages

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

• Cooking (especially Japanese home-style dishes 🍙)
• Cleaning & organizing
• Dog care
• Photography & social media
• Tour guiding
• Reception & customer service (I’ve worked at guesthouses, cafes, and shops )
• UX design
• Language exchange ( Japanese & English )

Age

28

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  Special dietary requirements