Junna

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I'm in Dublin, Ireland from August 2024 with working holiday visa.
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Ireland - from Aug 2024 until Aug 2025
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Hello! I'm Junna from Tokyo, Japan!

I stay in Ireland from August 2024 with working holiday visa and am looking for the new host from mid of July to mid of August.

I'm friendly (sometimes a bit shy), funny, eager, open-mind, independent and always smiling person!
Also, I'm adventure lover, full of energetic!!!

Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. Played basketball for 7 years until when I was in high school. Majored in political science in Japanese uni. After graduation (Mar,2022), I worked at the trading company as a salesperson for 2years and 2024 in March, I quitted! Before coming to Ireland, I traveled in Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and Thailand with my German boyfriend for 3 months:)

My dream is to live and work at overseas. I plan to go to master in Germany from 2026 or 2027.I don't know at the moment what I will want to do. So I want to challenge everything which makes me excited!!

About English- I have a German boyfriend and we speak English. So though my English isn't perfect but I can speak normally. Also I worked at the cafe as a waitress in Ireland.

My passion is traveling! I have visited 17 countries and I want to visit many Europe countries!!

Thank you for reading! hope we can make a lot of wonderful memories together:)
Interests
Plant care
Van life
Team sports
Yoga / Wellness
Winter sports
Gardening
Hitchhiking
Farming
Animals
DIY & crafts
Events & social
Pets
Photography
Writing
Self development
Outdoor activities
Nature
Music
Movies & TV
Mountain
Languages
Hiking
Fitness
Dancing
Cycling
Culture
Cooking & food
Camping
Beach
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
Japanese: Fluent
English: Intermediate
More details about my language interests
I want to improve my English skill MORE!!!
Find a language buddy
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Charity Work
Art Projects
Eco Projects
Being an elderly companion
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Animal Care
Able to teach about:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Babysitting and creative play
Teaching
Languages
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
House sitting
More details about your skills
I'm friendly and open mind personality so I can communicate very easily with anyone else!

1.Childcare
I worked at the elementary school as an assistant teacher for 2 years when I was an university student. The reason why I started this job was at that time was COVID, so I wanted to help children who struggled the big changing situation. I tried my best that many children could feel safe and enjoy their precious school life. After graduation, I worked at the trading company as a sales person. On my weekends, I joined as a volunteer at English camps for elementary school children. I really enjoyed communicating and playing with the children!

Since I came to Ireland, I minded 2 boys ( 13&11 years old) and 4 children (8.5.3.1) in Galway. I really love children. I understand how to communicate with them and I always can care for them and we can enjoy!

2.Agriculture, Gardening, Farm etc...
My dad grows a lot of vegetables at his own field in Japan and I helped him for some years. So I have some basic knowledges and skills about agriculture and gardening. And I played basketball for 7 years so I have confident in my physical strength!

3.Cleaning
I've stayed for each 3 weeks and cleaned 3 places in Ireland. The hostel in Wicklow mountain, Airbnb, and the B&B in Dublin. I know how to clean basically.

4.House tasks
I lived alone for 2 years in Japan so overall I can do housework smoothly and I like cooking! I can provide healthy and delicious meals. If requested I can cook Japanese meals:)

5.Others
I'm good at planning my traveling with as less money as possible I can but of course at the same time I think how I can enjoy the fullest! I go traveling a lot so I need to do lol
Age
26
What else ...
I want to try more outdoor activities like hiking, camping etc:) I want to see a lot of beautiful views regardless of urban or nature!

And I also love hot spring and sauna! ( My boyfriend and my common hobby) While I was a sales worker in Japan, I went to many wonderful places on my weekends! I hope I will be able to find good ones in Europe!!! Tell me some recommendations if you know:)

I like cooking! I started practicing when COVID stay home term (Before I wasn't good at ) While I was a salesperson in Japan, every day I cooked breakfast, lunch box and dinner however I was busy and tired. I can cook healthy delicious meals:)

My favorite movie is Harry Potter! I watched all movies many times and every time I cried! lol Also I watched the Broad way show in NY with my American friend!
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- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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12 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help out with our children ...)

Thank you so so much Deirdra, Kenny and 4 lovely children! I stayed here from end of October 2024 to middle of February 2025 ( During Christmas, I was in Germany) and it was such an amazing experiences!! Before coming to this house, I was in Galway so we could meet by face to face. They welcomed me warmly and I could relax all of my staying:) The… read more children is super cute, high educated, cleaver, creative, funny and energetic! Deirdra and Kenny are wonderful parents of the children! They are very nice and helped me all the time! The house and my room are very big and comfortable. The location is perfect to go to Galway city! I really like cycling so I borrowed bike from them but there's direct bus service to the city near the house!

My task was flexible but basically Monday to Thursday morning was free so when I could get up early, I walked around the house or cycled to the city. Usually before children coming home, I did some small house tasks- tidying up the kitchen and dining room, and hanging up and folding the laundry for about a hour. And then when children coming home, I gave some foods, helped with their homework and played together. I could be free when either of the parents coming home around 16:15 and after dinner I tidied up the kitchen, dining room and the playroom. All tasks aren't needed special skills! Friday was spending with Finn for a few hours and the parents come home earlier so I could be free after that. Weekends are all my own. I could get the opportunity to work at the cafe in the city and go explore to west Ireland!!

Minding 4 children sounds hard but it was rare to mind all of them alone and when I had to do, but Maggie-the oldest sister was like little mom and she minded other children very well! It was so helpful. When I needed my own space, they immediately understood and always respected my opinions. I enjoyed playing with them all the time:) They like especially UNO, building, hide and seek, play pretend etc...! I had to entertain them but honestly I was entertained by them and I learned many things from them. Traveling alone for long time sometimes makes me lonely, but I did NEVER feel during staying here!! I was so happy to see children growing cause they grow so fast...!

Thank you so so much again. I couldn't made great memories without you in Galway! When I will have a chance to visit Galway, I really want to come visit again! :)) I miss you all !!!

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26 Nov 2024

Left by host (Join our charity and enjoy ...) for Workawayer ()

Junna stayed with us here for a bit less than a month and great to have her around. She helped out with housekeeping and always did so with a smile. Her laughter was infectious, and she brightened up everyone’s day with her positive energy. Even though her English wasn’t the best, she made up for it with her great attitude and warm… read more

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3 Nov 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join our charity and enjoy ...)

I spent here for only 3 weeks with amazing friends coming from various countries and friendly staffs! ( I wanted to stay more but due to my personal schedule I couldn't:( I don't know how to express but everything is unforgettable wonderful memories!!!
Task is depend on the day but overall it is very easy and during I stayed most of the time it… read more

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3 Nov 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Single mom welcomes help with ...)

I stayed at Pamela's house for about 1 month and it was my first workaway experience! They are nice and flexible! When I wanted to ask something, Pamela always listened to and helped me. The work was really easy ( washing dishes, tiding up, hoovering, sometimes cooking lunch for 2 boys etc.…) and Pamela texted me about the tasks everyday so… read more

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