Hikari & Hiroki

Information de voyage

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Description

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!

Centres d’intérêt

Écriture

Dev. personnel

Dev. durable

Langues

Jardinage

Montagne

Végétarien ou végan

Soin des plantes

Activités en plein air

Nature

Ferme

Culture

Livres

Camping

Bricolage / artisanat

Cyclisme

Événements/vie sociale

Histoire

Dessin et peinture

Randonnée

Bénévolat

Cuisine et alimentation

Plage

Art et design

Langues

Langues parlées
Japonais: Courant
Anglais: Intermédiaire

Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
As a Japanese, I am not good at getting new languages, but I want to learn more languages! interest

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Compétences et connaissances que nous aimerions partager ou apprendre

Ça nous intéresse :  

Travail associatif

Langues

Éco-projets

Aider à la maison

Accueil / tourisme

Projets DIY créatifs

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Nous avons des connaissances :  

Jardinage d'entretien

Aider dans une ferme

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Nous pouvons apprendre aux autres:  

Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

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.

Âge

26 & 28

Autres infos...

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!

Informations complémentaires

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  Régime alimentaire spécial
  Trying to be vegitarian, but I'm flexible.