Hikari & Hiroki

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Hello! I'm Hikari from Japan. I studied agriculture and ecology in Japan and forest science at Helsinki University.

After graduating, I took a gap year to volunteer at organic farms all across Japan. During this time, I met a traditional vegetable farmer who inspired me deeply. I realized that while heirloom/traditional vegetables are rich in culture and flavor, they can be challenging for modern home cooks to prepare. This sparked my interest in how high-end gastronomy can connect people with local agriculture, leading me to work as a front-of-house service staff at a fine dining restaurant in Kyoto, where I learned about wine and beverage pairing.

However, working in a restaurant made me realize I want to stay rooted in the production side. I am passionate about bridging the gap between producers and consumers through food, permaculture, and community!

What I can help with / Areas I can support: of course, I’m open to help with any kind of job!
Farming & Gardening: I have experience with organic vegetable growing, foraging, and farm work, and I'm happy to help out in the field.
Food & Hospitality: Thanks to my background in a restaurant, I’m comfortable assisting with meal preparation, basic kitchen tasks, and hosting guests.
Outdoor & Forest Work: With my background in forest science, I’m used to being outdoors and don't mind physical tasks in nature.

I have WWOOFed in NZ, Finland, and the UK. I love running, cycling, swimming, hiking, reading, and exploring local food cultures shaped by natural climates. I am flexible, respectful, and eager to learn about your lifestyle and sustainable practices! Thank you for reading!

Intereses

Escritura

Autodesarrollo

Sostenibilidad

Idiomas

Jardinería

Montaña

Vegetariano o vegano

Cuidado de plantas

Actividades al aire libre

Naturaleza

Agricultura

Cultura

Libros

Acampada

Bricolaje y manualidades

Ciclismo

Eventos y sociedad

Historia

Dibujo y pintura

Senderismo

Trabajo de caridad

Cocina y alimentación

Playa

Arte y diseño

Idiomas

Idiomas hablados
Japonés: Fluido
Inglés: Intermedio

Más información sobre tus intereses idiomáticos
As a Japanese, I am not good at getting new languages, but I want to learn more languages! interest

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Habilidades y conocimientos que queremos compartir o aprender

Nos interesa:  

Trabajo de caridad

Idiomas

Proyectos ecológicos

Ayuda doméstica

Hostelería/turismo

Proyectos creativos DIY «hazlo tú mismo»

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Ciertos conocimientos de:  

Jardinería básica

Vida en una granja

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Podemos enseñar:  

Cocinar para toda la familia

Que habilidades tienes?

I have worked at the grape and strawberry farms in Japan, picking, pruning, weeding, and so on. And I did volunteer as a wwoofer in NZ, FIN, the UK working at beekeeping, gardening, woodwork, cooking, cleaning, DIY and so on.

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I have a dream of having a permacultural farm, which takes care environment and produces great foods for us. I'm really concerned about climate change and our nature, but what I can do is to make people around me, family, friends, etc...to have awareness and motivated to change our actions! I would love to how you live, work, and play and enjoy!

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  Dieta especial
  Trying to be vegitarian, but I'm flexible.