Hello, I2018Years9From the moon2019Years9until the month

My name is Yechan and I did a working holiday in Sapporo, Japan.

 

To everyone reading this article,

It was a turning point in my inexperienced life in Sapporo.

"guest houseWayaI would like to introduce the story of

 

At dawn the day after I entered Japan2018XNUMX Hokkaido Great Earthquake occurred.

 

That day was the day I checked out of the guest house I was staying at.

The whole city lost power, traffic was paralyzed, and it was impossible to find another place to stay.

 

I can only speak basic Japanese

I wonder if I will become an international lost childwhen I was in despair,

The manager of the guest house where I stayed

They took me in as a helper.

 

A helper is someone who cleans guest house rooms and beds,

Manage shared kitchens and bathrooms,

My job is to provide information to travelers.

 

In return, accommodation and food expenses will be waived.

 

I don't miss this chance

Guest house as a helperWayaI started working at

 

Clean your room and bed in the morning

For lunch, I cook and eat with the workers,

With travelers who came to the guest house at night

eat and drink togetherI was playing.

I call this time "the school trip of my life",

I think it was a turning point in my life.

 

While working as a helper at a guest house,

I visited the attractive tourist spots in Sapporo.

 

Historical buildings such as the Sapporo Clock Tower and the Former Hokkaido Government Office Building,

The various festivals and gourmet foods held at Odori Park were nothing but happiness.

 

I am particularly interested in the world3called the big festival

I was very impressed when I went to see the Sapporo Snow Festival.

 

The appearance of elaborate and huge snow and ice sculptures shining in the night sky

It was an unforgettable memory for me.

 

I am also grateful to Sapporo for its beautiful nature and convenient urban environment.

After all, isn't it the human relationship that has the most impact?

 

guest houseWayaWhile working as a helper at

I have made friends with people from different countries and cultures.

They gave me the name Chan Chan.

I laugh with them, cry with them, learn with them, teach them, share with them,

I learned a valuable life lesson while sharing.

 

My life as a student was not very happy

Past20than the number of friends you have made over the years

この1I have more friends than I have dated over the years.

 

The most moving moment for me was

about to my farewell party40It is that about XNUMX friends came.

 

My friends prepared albums and letters for me,

He comforted me while singing along.

 

For me, this guesthouse is a haven.

 

after that

I had to go to the military, so I returned to Korea.

When I was discharged from the military and was free to enter Japan,

I visited here first.

 

With friends who are now active all over the world

I hope we can meet again someday.

 

I hope I can convey the happiness I felt.

 

Read this document Guest HouseWayayou come to

please be happier

 

YechanakaChang-chan