Acharai

Hello from Japan!
I live in a seaside town with my black cat, a male. I adore cats and enjoy painting pictures inspired by my beloved feline companion while living a relaxed lifestyle.

I'm learning Kyudo, the traditional Japanese martial art of archery, and I have practice sessions about three times a week.

As for my main profession, I work as a cook. I'm fascinated by various cuisines and food cultures from around the world. I often research recipes from different countries on the internet and enjoy cooking them myself. If you don't mind, please share your country's recipes or seasonings with me!

I'm also interested in exploring different cultures, customs, histories, traditions, and ancient archaeological sites. I would be delighted if you could share some information about your country or city's culture with me.

When choosing a card for me, in case you find yourself unsure, I've compiled a list of things I love and find interesting.
However, I don't have a strong preference for the design of the card. I'll be delighted to receive any card you choose for me!

[Favorites & Interests]

◼︎Animals
・Cats
・Snow Leopards
・Lizards
・Unique species from your country
I have a special affection for animals in the cat family, but I adore all animals in general.

◼︎Art
・Artists - Rei Camoy/Steinlen/Paul Klee/J.M.W. Turner/Ivan Aivazovsky/Goya/Van Gogh/Joseph Zbukvic/Takeuchi Seiho/Hishida Shunso/Andrew Wyeth, and more.
I'm a fan of art in general, particularly paintings. I enjoy dark styles, traditional painting techniques, watercolors, impressionism, etchings, etc. I also love artworks centered around cats.

◼︎Things with Cultural and Historical Essence
・UNESCO World Heritage Sites
・Ancient ruins
・Historic buildings
・Archaeology
・Contemporary ruins
・Traditional costumes and ethnic patterns from various places
・Folktales and legends
・Ethnic musical instruments
・Body adornment - traditional tattoos/body paint/traditional performing arts or ritualistic makeup/talismans and prayer-infused piercings, etc.
・And more...
I'm drawn to elements that evoke the culture, history, prayers, and traditions of a country or region.

◼︎Colors
・Subdued blue
・Exquisite shades of gray
・Traditional color palettes from different regions

◼︎Miscellaneous
・Monochrome photography
・Overcast skies
・Beautiful views of your country or city
・Large libraries
・The Neverending Story(Michael Ende)
・Decaying ambiance, dilapidated structures, and aged objects

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I look forward to receiving postcards from different parts of the world and getting to know more about your culture and interests. Happy postcrossing!