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Hi, there. I am Natsumi, a Japanese living and working in Osaka.
I am currently at home (I haven't traveled abroad since the pandemic in spring 2020), but am always hoping to start my journey again when the right time comes.
Now I am working as a salesperson for a Japanese apparel company.
I like my job as I can meet various customers every day and see them feeling happy and comfortable with our clothes, that are all slowly made in Yamanashi (where Mt. Fuji is located).
When I was a student, I studied education and social welfare.
Some of my particular interests are
- alternative / holistic / sustainable education and lifestyles
- life-long education
- community building
and everything about well-being for people.
I feel traveling has been one of the biggest part of my life, as it always gives me a lot of great inspirations for my life.
Getting to know new culture, lifestyles and people always broadens my mind, and I love to listen to different life stories and experiences of people I meet.
One of my future dreams is to create a place, where everyone is warmly welcomed and they could feel their home. (a community hub, cafe, small school, or something other? :D )
I hope I will learn a lot of things from you and share as many things as I could with you through Workaway.
Thank you very much for reading my profile!
I look forward to visiting your country and sharing a lovely time with you.
Interests
BloggingWritingCampingArchitectureHitchhikingFarmingBeachArt & designBooksCulturePhotographyWinter sportsFashion or beautyLGBTQMusicDrawing & paintingPolitics / Social justiceSelf developmentYoga / WellnessVegetarian or vegan
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: FluentMore 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
I'm interested in:
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
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Art Projects
Teaching
Able to teach about:
Languages
More details about your skills
childcare, being a good company with older people, gardening, housework (from cleaning, doing the laundry, to cooking) and so on.
Also, I am happy to teach Japanese!
Age
29
What else ...
In my free time, I like going to coffee shops, walking along the beach/river, listening to music, reading, visiting art museums, and so on. Also, having quality time with loved ones is an important part oh my life :)
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
I am allergic to ceder pollen and dust.Special dietary requirements
I can be flexible depending on the situation. However, I am trying to have as much plant-based whole food as possible.
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She is a fine volunteer. She is not happy to share room, but together we also found a good solution to it.
Natsumi has been a great help in the areas she has been associated with. She is brave and has practiced doing work that she normally wouldn't do (like heavy work). She is smiling,… read more
It is hard to describe what I have received from that one month experience, it has just meant a lot to me. I miss every moment of life there, from tune-in in the morning, having the hearty meals outside, to… read more
Although my stay was only 9 days, which was really sad, Dani, Toryn, Colin, Aly (and their… read more
From the moment I met Nicki at Nanaimo airport and felt her warmth, I knew I came to a right place, and that feeling has never been wrong. Although I was there only for a week, I have learnt and received a lot of things from their simple but… read more
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She is a fine volunteer. She is not happy to share room, but together we also found a good solution to it.
Natsumi has been a great help in the areas she has been associated with. She is brave and has practiced doing work that she normally wouldn't do (like heavy work). She is smiling,… read more
It is hard to describe what I have received from that one month experience, it has just meant a lot to me. I miss every moment of life there, from tune-in in the morning, having the hearty meals outside, to… read more
Although my stay was only 9 days, which was really sad, Dani, Toryn, Colin, Aly (and their… read more
From the moment I met Nicki at Nanaimo airport and felt her warmth, I knew I came to a right place, and that feeling has never been wrong. Although I was there only for a week, I have learnt and received a lot of things from their simple but… read more
For me, it was rather joining their everyday life and enjoying together as a part of family than "work", and I really loved it. I have got so many great memories and learning experiences that I don't… read more
They are such kind and generous people, and it did not take me long to feel comfortable with living at their place(the house itself was cozy, too).
My work was mainly organizing and cleaning in the house, and it was not hard at all. Both Rick and Adam were really appreciative and… read more
She was great at reorganizing cupboards, cleaning tile grout on the entrance floor and finding and harvesting a big Christmas tree. We will miss her.
