JoeKochin

Hi, I’m Kochin! 😊🇯🇵
My official handle is JoeKochin, but you can just call me Kochin!

I’m new to Swap-bot! 🌍✨
I recently joined because I love the idea of international exchange and connecting with people from around the world.
I’m still new here and currently building my reputation, but I’m committed to doing my best to ensure every swap partner and coordinator has a positive experience with me.

I was born and raised in Hiroshima, but I’ve been living in Osaka for so long now that it feels like home.
Osaka’s vibrant and quirky energy suits me perfectly, and I hope to share a bit of my culture through swaps!

🌟 Check out my Instagram!

👉 Visit KochinStyle on Instagram
Sharing my love for succulents, crafts, and stationery!

Follow me for creative inspirations and behind-the-scenes of my crafting journey!

I absolutely love stationery and anything made of paper!
My passion for high-quality paper even extends to memo pads—I’m always on the hunt for paper that works perfectly with my favorite pens.

Here are some of my favorite crafts and collections:
◎ Masking tapes (washi tapes) 🎨 ◎ Stickers 🦥 ◎ Origami paper 🏷 ◎ Beautifully designed letter sets and memo pads💌

I’ve always enjoyed DIY and love the “try-it-myself” spirit! Recently, I’ve been hooked on collaging and junk journaling, finding joy in creating and sharing unique projects.

In Japan, I run a small shop (through online marketplaces) where I curate and sell collage materials and paper products to share the beauty of paper crafting with others.

When I want to quietly focus and relax, I also enjoy creating zentangles—it’s the perfect way to clear my mind and dive into creativity.

I’m always looking for new ideas and inspiration from others, too!

I’m looking forward to connecting with you through swaps!

✏️Favorite Stationery✒️ Although the world is shifting towards digital, my love for analog stationery remains unstoppable. That’s how much I adore Japanese stationery—especially pens and paper products!

🎥🍿*゜Favorite Movies I love movies based on true stories or those that stir deep emotions. Rather than unrealistic plots, I’m drawn to films that feel real and impactful. I enjoy both Japanese and international movies and dramas!

🎧 Favorite Music I listen to songs I love on repeat—so much that my family often teases me with, “This song again?” 😂 I don’t limit myself to any specific genre; I enjoy anything that catches my ear, exploring music broadly and shallowly.

🪈Fun fact: I have experience playing traditional Japanese instruments like the koto (a string instrument), the ryuteki (a flute used in gagaku), and occasionally the cajón.

My Favorites • My own space (my room)🏡⋆* Do “hikikomori” exist overseas too? • Ice cream🍨🥄 My daughter and I are huge Baskin-Robbins fans! We celebrate special occasions with ice cream instead of cake 🤤 Sneaking out to enjoy an ice cream alone is pure bliss. • Succulent plants (Echeveria, Agave) I also love and grow carnivorous plants! • Arranging fresh flowers and making swags with dried flowers • Early to bed, early to rise

🔥Fun Fact🔥 About 20 years ago, I attended ＼Burning Man／in Black Rock City, Nevada—a unique festival celebrating art, music, and self-expression.

I’m still a beginner on Swap-Bot, and honestly, my English skills are just “a little bit.” I’ve been writing and reading messages with the help of my amazing partner, Assistant ChatGPT (whom I call “Chaichai”).

Though I’m not fully confident yet, I’m excited to learn and have fun here. Thank you for your patience and understanding!