Getting to know Yuka!

What types of clothing do you like to wear?:

“I like to wear hoodies, sweaters and jeans. I prefer clothes that are affordable and which have bright colors like orange, pink, red and white.” 

What do you like to do in your free time?:

“I like to socialize with people and sing in my room. I enjoy watching this Japanese talk show, Ame Talk, that shares stories about people’s experiences. I also read Japanese comics that have been translated into English in order to improve my English skills.”  

What language(s) do you speak? How do you say "Hello" in your language?:

“I speak just Japanese and English. “Hello” in Japanese is konnichiwa."

Do you have pets?:

“I do not have pets because my mother has asthma and she gets a reaction every time she is near animal fur.”

Have you traveled? Where have you traveled to?:

“I have been to Taiwan and South Korea. Around Japan, I have been to several prefectures and cities, like Ibarakiken, Tokyo, Fukushima, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Okinawa, Yamaguchi, Nara, Kyoto and Nagano.”

What do you do for work?:

“I am currently a tutor for English grammar at a tutoring place that is close to Kansai Gaidai University. It is just 15- 20 minutes away by foot. I work with fourth to twelfth grade students. It is normally a fun job, but it can get stressful when the entrance exams are approaching for the high school seniors.” 

Is there anything else you would like to say to students in the United States?:

“Always follow your heart!" 

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