Maki & Natsumi

Japan
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Description

Hello everyone! I’m Natsumi, and Maki. We are really looking forward to getting to know you all. One of my biggest motivations is learning about different cultures and people. I find a lot of joy in experiencing new environments and building connections through shared experiences.
Interests

Gardening

Pets

Carpentry

Animals

Plant care

Team sports

Technology

Water sports

Outdoor activities

Nature

Languages

Mountain

Hiking

Fitness

Fashion or beauty

Farming

Culture

Cycling

DIY & crafts

Dancing

Drawing & painting

Cooking & food

Art & design

Adventure sports

Camping
Languages

Languages spoken
Japanese: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Finnish: Beginner

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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 we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:

Light maintenance

Art Projects

Life at a Farmstay

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Being an elderly companion

Charity Work

Some knowledge of:

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Babysitting and creative play

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Teaching

Animal Care

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Able to teach about:

Languages

Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills

Natsumi
: Advanced English skill, teaching Japanese.
experience of studying abroad in U.S., and UK as an exchange student.
TOEIC945, IETLS6.5,
japanese: native

Maki
:take care of kids, and make robots by lego, massage skill, paint work, teaching Japanese, cooking sushi and Japanese foods.
Age

32 & 23
What else ...

My hobby is to learn new culture especially Nordic countries' experience.
My hobby is to hang out with friends, walk with dog.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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20 Oct 2025

Left by host (Stay in a nomad tent and join ...) for Workawayer ()

Thank you Maki for the unforgettable Summer! Our whole family thanks you for the cheerful and happy attitude towards everything, curiosity, patience, humor and all the work you did here. We couldn't have gotten a better experience from our very first workawayer. Hope to see you again, in Finland or in Japan. :)

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11 Sep 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Stay in a nomad tent and join ...)

Hankasalmi is a very peaceful town, and the people here are warm and welcoming.

I had truly valuable experiences, such as helping with farming, repairing the shed, and even driving the tractor.
Ilkka is making costumes, creating toy weapons, and showing me many fun and interesting things.

The meals, made with vegetables and herbs from the … read more

(Excellent )

14 May 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Give our family a helping ...)

The snowy views, Saana mountain, the fishing festival in May was super fun and a bit crazy!🎣and Northern Lights were amazing.
Karoliina is fun and helpful, and the whole family is kind.
The house is lovely, and many guests come, so I had the chance to meet a lot of people.
The kids are full of energy, always doing something, learning every … read more

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5 May 2025

Left by host (Give our family a helping ...) for Workawayer ()

Maki stayed with us for a month. We had a good time together, and she is a warm person who enjoys studying Finnish. The whole family was enjoying the time we had a chance to spend together. Hopefully, we will see again!

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