Yona

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Description

Hello! My name is Yona, and I’m from Japan.
I’m passionate about traveling, art, and connecting with people from all walks of life. So far, I’ve visited around 20 countries and regions, but I feel my journey has only just begun.

I would describe myself as a curious, positive, and open-minded person. I love exploring new perspectives and always try to respect different ways of thinking.

✨ My Experiences

Community & Volunteering:
Since high school, I have joined projects in Thailand, working with ethnic minority villages to build schools and dams. In Japan, I’ve helped friends renovate traditional houses into guest houses for art projects.

Hospitality:
I spent a year living and working in a hostel in Osaka, where I was in charge of bed making, cleaning, social media (Instagram), and welcoming guests. Currently, I’m on a working holiday in Taiwan, where I’ve had the chance to explore local culture more deeply, including the traditions of Indigenous communities.

Arts & Creativity:
I am a henna and jagua tattoo artist, and I love painting and designing. Music is also a big part of my life—I’ve played the piano since childhood and enjoy creating through sound.

Education:
I worked for one year as an after-school teacher at an international kindergarten in Japan. I taught arts and crafts, music, and simple dance classes. This experience deepened my love for creative education, especially activities that stimulate the five senses.

💡 What I Can Offer

Creativity (art, henna, tattoos, design, Japanese calligraphy)

Music & education (piano, teaching kids, arts & crafts)

Hospitality & social media experience

Curiosity, positivity, and respect for different cultures

🌱 My Values & Vision

For me, traveling is not only about seeing new places but also about understanding cultures in depth—including the traditions of Indigenous peoples, and how people live within different social and global positions.

I want to explore life beyond the surface, to listen to stories that are often overlooked and to connect with people in a meaningful way.

These experiences inspire me to pursue my dream of becoming a photojournalist, documenting diverse perspectives through images and words to share them with the world.

Interests

LGBTQ

Politics / Social justice

Events & social

Self development

Sustainability

Charity work

Drawing & painting

Cooking & food

Outdoor activities

Mountain

Beach

Camping

Music

History

Photography

Art & design

DIY & crafts

Languages

Performing arts

Fashion or beauty

Blogging

Culture

Farming

Nature

Yoga / Wellness

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: Fluent
Arabic: Beginner
Chinese (Mandarin): Beginner

More details about my language interests
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:  

DIY and building projects

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

Languages

Teaching

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Able to teach about:  

Art Projects

More details about your skills

Languages & Communication:
Native Japanese speaker, fluent in English (self-taught through travel). Studied Arabic (can read/write), basic Chinese. Experience teaching Japanese to Thai minority children.

Art & Creativity:
Henna & jagua tattoo artist (painted 150+ people, including maternity art). Drawing, painting, design, and Japanese calligraphy. Piano since childhood (relative pitch).

Education & Children:
One year as an after-school teacher at an international kindergarten in Japan. Taught arts & crafts, piano, singing, and simple dance classes.

Hospitality:
Over a year working at a hostel in Osaka (cleaning, bed making, guest support, Instagram management). Strong communication skills with international guests.

Outdoor & Community Work:
Experience with farming, building dams, banana plantations, wood cutting, and renovating traditional houses into art hotels. Love for primitive/outdoor work.

Age

24

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