Almost 7 years lived in the countryside of Japan from North to South, now I'm in the middle but still a little bit away from the town. :)
I must say I'm a country girl for the experiences I had in small towns: high-quality connection with the local and nature, that I find it easier for me to recommend places or introduce people.
I feel mindfulness when I dance tango. Recently interested in the connection of dance with any other sorts of expression: not only music, but also literature, making tea, cooking, or soundlessness,... seeking things that seem to have no connection, then I connect them.
I have many hobbies and interests in lots of things. Among them, Food and Handmade Earrings is what I spend lots of time on.
Food lab: where I update with my thoughts about foods, the role of food in everyday life, (for example: as a communication tools)
https://www.instagram.com/comcomnau/

Handmade earrings: my concept is using natural materials and upcycling used things or waste materials, combining with cultural elements (recently I'm into Japanese traditional knots)
https://www.instagram.com/tofmofmade/

I'm Vietnamese in my eyes, a foreigner in some Vietnamese eyes.
I'm an introvert in my eyes, an extrovert in some people's eyes.
I hate people but I also love people.
My name is Hanh.

Please be aware that:
- I may not have much time to spend with you because I'm working full-time and taking courses at university simultaneously.
- I can host you maximum of 3 nights.
- I will not reply messages or requests from those who haven't read this before asking.
- If you want a place just to sleep overnight, please find a hotel.

Before we arrange anything, I'd appreciate it if you could answer one of these questions so I can learn more about you.
① 　When you think of a truly memorable meal or your favorite restaurant experience, what makes it so special to you? Do you enjoy sharing meals with others, and if so, why?

②　What passion or interest have you been pursuing lately? What drives you to delve deeper into it, and what have you learned about yourself or the world through this process?

③　What do you believe is most important in any strong relationship (whether it's a friendship, family bond, or romantic connection)? Do you think mutual respect, understanding, or something else forms the foundation for meaningful connections?

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

- To keep me connected and updated with the world.
- To get inspired and motivated to study by your stories, I'd love to hear your story of eating! (I'm studying Food Culture Design)
- Reduce my bias

Interests

• tango
• #photography
• argentine tango
• ikebana
• #lindyhop

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Lara Fabian, Lana Del Rey, Sia, Zaz, Coldplay, The Lumineers, James Blunt, Argentine Tango (Hugo Diaz Trio), Swing Jazz...

Movie: Minna no Gakkou (School of everyone - Documentary about inclusive education), Intouchable, Paradiso Cinema, The Pianist, The book thief, Minuscule, Lunana: A Yak in the classroom,... I don't often watch movies!

Book: The reason I jump, 7 bags of potato chips, Science of good taste

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- 3 hours walking up the sloping road full of snow to Dake Onsen, a hot spring in Iwaki mountain.
- Doodle day event with friends: full of exploration and fun experiences: dining - drawing in the dark, drawing with music while trying to bother other drawers,...
- Hiking and Ikebana in nature
- Cut my hair

Teach, Learn, Share

Learn: Face expression, Ikebana-Japanese flower arrangement, Tango, Food culture design.

Share: Local community. I enjoy connecting people with people and think of any project we can do together while traveling. Isn't it great that you can do something meaningful both for you and the local community while traveling? That will definitely give you a strong connection with locals and make your friendship last longer than just traveling.

What I Can Share with Hosts

-Home cooking
-Share about cultural differences between Vietnamese and Japanese
-How to Ikebana, make simple Japanese knot
-Some simple Tango steps
-As I stated above, yes, of course not only in my town, I'd love to join interesting activities wherever I travel and see how I can contribute to the local community.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Italy, Myanmar, Poland, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, Viet Nam