Shinji

Information de voyage

Actuellement, je suis

Description

Hello, my name is Shinji, and I am from Japan.
I am taking a sabbatical year and traveling Europe, hoping to meet people, offer my help, and experience cultural exchange through living and working together.

I studied software and mechanical engineering and worked for about eight years in automotive research and development at Hitachi. Later, after experiencing a major earthquake and nuclear accident in Japan, my values shifted toward living more sustainably and closer to nature.
I moved to a rural mountainous area near the Japanese Alps, where I built a small house myself, practiced natural farming, and ran a small traditional Japanese inn (ryokan) called Tanekura Inn for five years. There, I welcomed many international guests and Workawayers, and we shared meaningful experiences through daily life, work, and cultural exchange.

At Tanekura Inn, I handled a wide range of tasks, including cleaning, cooking, administration, gardening, maintenance, photography, and overall management. I enjoy supporting others and believe I can be helpful in many different situations.
I also make handmade soba noodles and I am traveling with my soba-making tools during this journey. I would be happy to share freshly made soba, cook together, learn local food in your region, and exchange cultures and ways of life.

For five years, I have been a Workaway host myself.
I believe this experience helps me understand both sides of the Workaway exchange.
For reference, my host profile is available here:
https://www.workaway.info/en/host/858145572187

I am looking forward to sharing life, work, and learning together in a warm and respectful way :)

Centres d’intérêt

Sports nautiques

Films et télé

Bricolage / artisanat

Livres

Musique

Photographie

Cuisine et alimentation

Blogs

Écriture

Nature

Camping

Montagne

Randonnée

Cyclisme

Langues

Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Japonais: Courant
Français: Débutant

Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
Ce workawayer a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa ou ses propre(s) langue(s) ou en apprendre une nouvelle. Veuillez le contacter directement pour en discuter.

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Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre

J'ai des connaissances :  

Jardinage d'entretien

Projets DIY créatifs

Petits travaux d'entretien

Aider dans une ferme

Éco-projets

Aider à la maison

S’occuper des animaux

Accueil / tourisme

Enseignement

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Je peux apprendre aux autres :  

Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille

Langues

Aide informatique / Internet

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

🏡 Hospitality & Daily Life
Experienced in hosting guests and Workawayers at a Japanese inn, with a good sense of hospitality and attention to small details.
Comfortable supporting daily household tasks and creating a welcoming, respectful atmosphere for shared living.

🍳 Cooking
Experienced in cooking for guests at a Japanese inn.
Able to prepare simple, well-balanced meals efficiently using available ingredients.
Skilled in handmade soba noodle making; I am traveling with my soba-making tools and enjoy sharing soba as a cultural exchange.

🔨 DIY, Building & Maintenance
Built a small house and an additional hut by myself (self-build).
Experienced in basic design, woodworking, simple construction, plastering, and general DIY.
Able to make simple furniture and handle repairs and maintenance tasks.

🌱 Gardening & Land Care
Managed and maintained the land around an inn for five years.
Experienced in gardening, vegetable growing, weeding, and pruning, working efficiently and steadily.

📸 Photography & Communication
Enjoy photography and writing.
Experienced in managing social media and basic online content for a small business.

🛠 Engineering & Technical Skills
Background as an engineer (mechanical and software).
Experience with problem-solving, basic programming, computer operation, and technical support.
Familiar with making things, building systems, and thinking logically and practically.

🌍 Languages & Cultural Exchange
Fluent in English.
Native Japanese speaker and happy to help with Japanese language learning.
Lived in Germany (ages 0–5), studied in the USA for six months and in Australia for six months for exchange programs, and worked in France for two years.
Currently interested in improving my French during my stay.

Âge

43

Autres infos...

I enjoy reading, writing, photography, playing the guitar, watching movies, and singing karaoke.
For physical activities, I like walking, hiking, biking, swimming, and playing table tennis, tennis, and badminton.
I enjoy board games such as shogi (Japanese chess) and go, and I am also happy to play cards or other simple board games together.

I find it rewarding to teach or share my knowledge with people who are interested and eager to learn.

I am flexible and open-minded.

I appreciate sharing daily activities and time together with my hosts, while also enjoying quiet time on my own when appropriate.


I am not a picky eater, can enjoy most foods, and I do not have any allergies.

Informations complémentaires

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  Régime alimentaire spécial