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Hi, we are a Japanese couple.
We speak English and Japanese.
We are currently traveling around the world. My husband is a photographer. My hobby is skiing. I was a childcare worker for a long time. I am now a sushi chef and my hobbies are playing the ukulele and cooking. We both have a deep interest in exploring local lifestyles and cultures. We aim to engage with the community through travel, share our skills, and make a meaningful contribution through volunteer work.Interests
Winter sportsWater sportsYoga / WellnessSustainabilitySelf developmentPolitics / Social justicePhotographyOutdoor activitiesNatureMusicMovies & TVLanguagesHistoryHikingFarmingFashion or beautyEvents & socialDancingCultureCooking & foodCampingBeachArchitectureArt & designAdventure sportsLanguages
Languages spoken
Japanese: Fluent
English: IntermediateMore 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 we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Art Projects
Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Gardening
Animal Care
Some knowledge of:
Charity Work
Helping around the house
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Languages
Teaching
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
More details about your skills
My wife and I have diverse skills and experiences to share. My wife is a sushi chef in Hawaii with exceptional cooking skills. In Japan, she worked as a childcare provider. I am a professional photographer. Both of us can speak conversational English, allowing us to communicate effectively in various situations.
Age
34 & 50
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Feedback
From the moment I arrived, they welcomed me as if I were part of their family, making me feel completely at ease.
I felt so comfortable that I ended up extending my stay, and I’m truly grateful to Pia for being so accommodating.
They also took me to various Christmas markets… read more
Although it was a short week, every experience was new, deeply impressive, and has become my most cherished memory of Egypt.
Our host, Ahmed, and his family treated us like true family.
The room they provided for us was spacious, clean, and made us feel completely at… read more
Through the many workshops and events, we formed close… read more
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From the moment I arrived, they welcomed me as if I were part of their family, making me feel completely at ease.
I felt so comfortable that I ended up extending my stay, and I’m truly grateful to Pia for being so accommodating.
They also took me to various Christmas markets… read more
Although it was a short week, every experience was new, deeply impressive, and has become my most cherished memory of Egypt.
Our host, Ahmed, and his family treated us like true family.
The room they provided for us was spacious, clean, and made us feel completely at… read more
Through the many workshops and events, we formed close… read more
Yuko and Tomohito were by our side the whole time and did not divide the work into pleasant and unpleasant. They did absolutely everything, even… read more
And we had a great two weeks.
First of all, we got sick when we arrived and were in bed for two days. We were unable to do any work and they treated us like family. They arranged for medicine from the city and nursed us until we recovered.
The work at the lodge consisted mainly of washing… read more
Thank you Yuko for all the incredibly amazing Japanese Cuisine, ill miss it and eating it with stick's.
Maru Thank you for your hard work man and your stoic energy ! Fire
And many thanks for all the laughs !
You gave me so much joy
You are gold
All the best to you always
Everybody else reading this be lucky if those two… read more
She was very kind.
She gave us recommendations on places and events to visit and helped us find out how to get there.
She also served us home-cooked Turkish food.
It was a very worthwhile experience.
This was our first time using Workaway and we were happy she was an accepting person.
We also talked a lot with her. Her… read more