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I am half Japanese and I can fluently speak both japanese and english. Having lived in Tokyo for 13 years, I return to Japan during the holidays, spending quality time with my mother and grandparents, primarily speaking Japanese. My grandparents were actively involved in the local community, and through them, I attended and helped organize numerous local events, including Natsumatsuri and Setsubun at a local shrine. Helping out with events taught me how to speak Japanese in a more formal and polite way, and I was able to learn how motivation plays a significant role in making sure everyone involved in the event is having a great time. The experience has also made me realise that I like talking to new people, especially in Japanese. Moreover, because I wanted to work on my hospitality, I have worked at a local Yakiniku restaurant and also had work experience at Samoa Embassy in Japan. Working at the Yakiniku restaurant and experience at the Embassy enhanced my proficiency in Keigo (formal Japanese) and helped me deal with problematic situations more calmly. In high school, I was a leader in the Japanese Book Society, where we organized events such as book exchanges, which taught me leadership skills, teamwork and communication skills. If given the opportunity to become an event organizer, I would continue successful events such as the boat party, Natsumatsuri, and Undoukai, while also introducing new events, like Hina-matsuri, to further enrich the community experience.