Yona

Information de voyage

Actuellement, je suis

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.

Centres d’intérêt

LGBT+

Politique/justice sociale

Événements/vie sociale

Dev. personnel

Dev. durable

Bénévolat

Dessin et peinture

Cuisine et alimentation

Activités en plein air

Montagne

Plage

Camping

Musique

Histoire

Photographie

Art et design

Bricolage / artisanat

Langues

Arts du spectacle

Mode et beauté

Blogs

Culture

Ferme

Nature

Yoga / bien-être

Langues

Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Japonais: Courant
Arabe: Débutant
Chinois (mandarin): 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 :  

Bricolage et projets de construction

Aider dans une ferme

Éco-projets

Accueil / tourisme

Travail associatif

Langues

Enseignement

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Je peux apprendre aux autres :  

Projets artistiques

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

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.

Âge

24

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