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Overview
About Me
CURRENT MISSION
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
ABOUT ME
People who I've met before, said my personality is energetic, positive and curious.
I used to work for a small foreign web marketing company in sales and marketing.
However I finally decided to start working as a full-time geisha last summer.
I have been learning the shamisen, a traditional Japanese instrument, for about 5 years. I really love to play it, so at the end of 2009, I started to work as a part-time geisha in Hachioji so that I could play the shamisen in a traditional setting.
However last August, I became a full-time geisha, because it was difficult to become more professional while working only on weekends as a part-time geisha.
By the way, before becoming a geisha, whenever I had free time, I traveled to some countries and stayed in the homes of local families. It was enjoyable to get to know their local culture.
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PHILOSOPHY
I want to do as much in life as I can do.
I want to do my best in every situation.
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
I could meet some really nice people who were very interesting.
Interests
Playing the shamisen; a traditional Japanese instrument
Enjoying delicious food and drink
Meeting people who are kind, curious, cultured and thoughtful
Learning traditional Japanese culture
Dancing traditional Japanese dance; Awa-Odori
- culture
- dancing
- dining
- drinking
- socializing
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
It's difficult for me to chose one in particular, because all of my experiences have been interesting.
Please read my blogs.
Teach, Learn, Share
I can teach you about Japanese traditional culture, especially geisha culture.
Countries I’ve Visited
Australia, Canada, China, Singapore, South Korea
Countries I’ve Lived In
Japan