Mayu

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Description

About me 😊:
I am Mayu, 26-year-old Japanese, digital nomad teaching Japanese online! I started backpacking when I was 19, and since then it has become my passion! I've visited 45 countries so far and am excited to visit more places and meet new people and culture :)

Likes and dislikes:
I love nature, hiking, mountains, beaches, cycling, books, taking pictures etc. I have climbed Mt. Fuji (the tallest mountain in Japan) twice, and a few more mountains in Japan, volcan de Acatenango / Fuego in Guatemala, Mt. Salcantay in Peru, and done lots of amazing hikes like in several national parks in US, Parque Nacional de Tayrona in Colombia, Parque Nacional Huascaran in Peru, Torres del Paine in Chine, Logos de los Tres in Argentina, etc. I used to work in a corporate in NYC and rode my Citi bike for 30 minutes every day to go the office. I have also done Shimanami Kaido cycling road (cyclist sanctuary in Japan). For books I only read in Japanese but I especially like mystery / suspense books.
I don't have mainstream social media like Instagram, X, TikTock, or Facebook.
I like tea more than coffee. I don't drink nor smoke. I love music, but I don't enjoy 'loud 'music or sound. I am not a party person but more someone who appreciate silence, nature, peaceful moments.

Experiences:
I was backpacking in Latin America for a year in 2024/2025 and I loved my experiences!
I have done several workaway project including helping a regenerative farm in Belize, working in a coffee farm in Ecuador, caring horses in El Salvador, taking care of dogs and cats in Mexico, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica, and maintaining the hostel and fixing stuff in Honduras and Colombia!

Language:
I speak English and Japanese fluently, intermediate Spanish and a little bit of French.

Finally:
Thank you for reading my profile until the end! Looking forward to working with you.

Interests

Winter sports

Yoga / Wellness

Photography

Plant care

Pets

Mountain

Languages

Hitchhiking

Hiking

Farming

Cycling

Culture

Charity work

Camping

Books

Beach

Art & design

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I would love to improve my Spanish and are open to learn any languages :) I can teach Japanese and English.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Languages

Animal Care

Charity Work

Art Projects

Helping around the house

Life at a Farmstay

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Some knowledge of:  

Hospitality/Tourism

More details about your skills

Language exchange (English and Japanese, a little bit of Spanish)
- I am currently working as a Japanese language tutor so I can teach you Japanese.

Drone video/photo shooting
- I have DJI mini 3 and am happy to take videos / pictures using my drone and share them with you.

AI / website implementation
- I develop multiple websites using AI, that is also something I can help you with if you need help with using AI.

Microsoft skills (especially Excel)
- I used to be an auditor at a big firm in New York and Tokyo so I am familiar with Microsoft teams, Excel etc.

General help
- I have done multiple workaways including animal care (dogs, cat, and horses), working on the farm taking care of the hostel and the customers etc so I have general knowledge of those projects.

Age

26

What else ...

I am working as a digital nomad, teaching Japanese online. I will communicate the work hour with you. If you are interested in learning Japanese language and culture, I am more than happy to share what I know :)

Some more information

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  I could get light allergic reaction (e.g. itchy throat) with most of the fruits, but I love eating fruits.

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  Special dietary requirements
  No