Takamatsu, Kagawa is a very convenient city, so I have no trouble with daily life. Halal ingredients are available at supermarkets, too, so if you cook for yourself, I don’t think you’ll have any problems. Even if you don’t cook, there are Indonesian restaurants these days, so I don’t think you’ll be worried about food.
I was nervous at first, but as I got used to the work, I started to feel proud as the things I can do increased. Now, my supervisors trust me, and I mainly handle management tasks such as shift scheduling and sales reporting.
I go out into town with colleagues and junior staff from the hotel, and we often visit vintage clothing shops and cafés. They show me lots of stylish spots around the city. I’ve made more Japanese friends, and I’m really enjoying my time here.
Because the atmosphere of the city felt similar to Pokhara, my hometown in Nepal. This is my 12th year in Japan, and I’ve visited many places, but I recommend Kagawa as a compact, easy-to-live city.
I’m in charge of guest rooms. I check room amenities and cleanliness. I explain tasks to the cleaning staff, and I also work to create a comfortable workplace environment. These days, I often have opportunities to train junior staff. I make sure to teach carefully so no one is left with doubts or concerns.
I want to use my experience in the hotel industry to build a Japanese-style hotel in my home country, Nepal. Japanese omotenashi is highly valued around the world, and I want to offer it and spread it through a hotel in Nepal.
