I came to Japan because I have always been interested in learning about Japan and Japanese culture, I’m so happy to finally be living in and exploring Japan! When I was a little girl, I loved watching anime like Sailor Moon or Cardcaptor Sakura. Now, I still like to watch anime, but I also love learning about traditional Japanese culture and history. My love of music and playing the guitar has led me to learn to play nagauta shamisen, and I enjoy performing with my teacher and her students while wearing kimono. My music teacher has taught me that music has no boundaries, and I believe it is a wonderful tool for learning about different cultures!

Besides learning about Japan, I also adore cats! I have two cats named Jin and Jun. Unfortunately, they live in Canada right now, but I hope to bring them here to live with me one day. I also love watching movies and TV. Analyzing media has been the focus of much of my university studies and I am always looking for recommendations on something new to watch.

I look forward to meeting many different people at Leafcup and being able to share each other’s culture. Let’s learn together!