Kirika & Tomoka

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Description

Hi! Nice to meet you. こんにちは！はじめまして。

[Kirika's Description]
I’m a graduate student from Japan studying neuroscience. I’m really interested in people, the brain, and everyday life in different cultures. I also enjoy calm, thoughtful conversations.

I’m a quiet and friendly person, and I’m used to working steadily.
I’m happy to help with daily tasks like cleaning, tidying, simple housework, and anything that supports your routine.

I also love DIY and making things.
My father is a carpenter, so I grew up around tools and learned the basics, including how to handle a saw. I always focus on safety and I’m careful to follow instructions.

I was in an art club and received awards for my work.
I especially enjoy painting, decorating, and detail-focused tasks. If you need help with painting, simple prep work, light assembly, organizing tools/materials, or small creative projects, I’d love to join.

As a fun extra, my hobby is tarot/Lenormand reading. I’ve worked part-time at a tarot bar in Japan. If you’re interested, I can do a small, casual reading for fun — only if you want.

My English isn’t perfect yet, but I’m friendly and patient, and I always ask to confirm things when I’m not sure.
I’m excited to learn from you and contribute to your place.

Thank you for reading. I hope we can meet someday!


[Tomoka's Description]
Nice to meet you. Hello.

I am a graduate student in Japan, and my major is philosophy. I study German existential philosophy and ethics, as well as issues related to intercultural communication. I am very interested in the lives, ways of thinking, and philosophies of people who grew up in different countries. Of course, I also hope to share aspects of Japanese life and thought. Through intercultural communication, I would be happy if we could talk about both the joys and the challenges of everyday life. When doing so, I always try to consider others’ perspectives and to respect their privacy.

As a hobby, I grow several houseplants. Among them, I have been taking care of a banyan (gajumaru), a money tree (pachira), and a monstera for more than three years. So I have a fair amount of basic knowledge about gardening.
I also love cooking and baking. If you’d like, I can share Japanese recipes or make sweets together with you. I can bring unique Japanese seasonings as well.

My English is not very strong, but I always do my best to understand the other person’s intentions. I would be very happy if I could learn English with your help. I also understand a little German, though not enough for daily conversation.

Thank you for reading. I hope I can be of help in your daily life and activities.

Interests

Technology

Pets

Culture

Performing arts

Gardening

Drawing & painting

DIY & crafts

Cooking & food

Carpentry

Art & design

Animals

Nature

Languages

Languages spoken
Japanese: Fluent
English: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
Yes. I’d love to learn the local language. I’m happy to start with greetings and daily expressions so I can communicate better and be part of everyday life.

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

Charity Work

Eco Projects

Gardening

Being an elderly companion

Babysitting and creative play

General Maintenance

House & pet sitting

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Some knowledge of:  

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

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Able to teach about:  

Art Projects

DIY and building projects

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

[Skills & Experience]
Cleaning, tidying, and organizing
Simple housework and daily routine support
Careful, consistent work style

[DIY / Creative Work]
Familiar with basic tools (grew up around a carpenter parent)
Painting, decorating, and detail-focused finishing
Assisting with light assembling and simple repairs
Organizing tools and materials
Crafting and handmade projects
Cooking and baking
Gardening

[Art]
Drawing and illustration
Decorative work and small design tasks

[People & Communication]
Calm, friendly, and respectful
Good at working steadily and following instructions
Happy to help in guest-oriented environments
Tarot/Lenormand reading

[Academic / Tech]
Strong research mindset and attention to detail
Basic Python and data handling
Good at note taking and documentation

[Language]
English: intermediate learner

Age

24 & 24

What else ...

[Kirika]
I love making things, and I create handmade accessories such as rings.
If you’re interested, I’d be happy to enjoy art and crafts together.

I also enjoy tarot as a fun way to learn more about each other.
If you’re curious, we can try a small, relaxed reading just for fun.

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  Allergies
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  Special dietary requirements
  We eat everything!