100 Questions About Sui ♡ Get to Know Me Better!

Hi, I’m Sui! 🩵

If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, or if you’ve just found me for the first time, welcome!

I share little pieces of my daily life on this blog, but I realized I’ve never properly introduced myself. So today, I thought it would be fun to answer 100 questions about me!

Some answers are serious, some are random, and some might be a little unexpected. Hopefully, by the end, you’ll feel like you know me a little better.

Grab a coffee or tea, get comfortable, and let’s begin. ♡

Basic Things About Me

1. What should I call you?

Please call me Sui-chan! ♡

2. What does the name “Sui” mean?

My name is written with the kanji 翠, pronounced “Sui,” which has a beautiful image of purity and clarity.

3. Where are you from?

I’m originally from Tokyo, and I moved to Osaka in April!

4. What do you like about Osaka?

The people! Everyone feels so warm and kind. 🩵

5. When is your birthday?

December 26th, right after Christmas. 🎄

6. How tall are you?

I’m 163 cm, or about 5’4″.

7. What is your favorite feature about yourself?

My nice, straight teeth! I like my smile. ♡

8. Do you care a lot about beauty and fashion?

Yes! I take good care of my hair, love feminine dresses, and I’m especially particular about my eyelashes.

9. What impression do people usually have when they first meet you?

People often tell me I seem gentle and kind.

10. What are you like once someone gets to know you?

I become much more affectionate and a little clingy. 🤭

My Personality

11. Describe your personality in three words.

Hardworking, smiley, and a little easygoing.

12. How would your friends describe you?

Kind and “a little weird,” which I’ve decided to take as a compliment. 😂

13. What is one of your biggest strengths?

I’m good at working consistently toward something once I decide I really want it.

14. What is one funny thing about your personality?

I can be a little extreme. Instead of deciding to wake up slightly earlier, I might suddenly decide, “Okay, 4 a.m. from now on!” 😂

15. Are you shy?

A little, but I usually warm up to people pretty quickly.

16. Do you laugh a lot?

Yes! It’s very easy to make me laugh.

17. Do you prefer talking or listening?

Listening. I love hearing people talk about their lives, travels, and things they’re passionate about.

18. Are you curious?

Maybe too curious! If something interests me, I immediately want to know more.

19. Are you actually quite serious?

Yes! There’s definitely a serious side underneath the smiley one.

20. Are you competitive or easygoing?

Somehow both. I like going at my own pace, but I can get very competitive about things that matter to me.

21. Do you prefer giving affection or receiving it?

Receiving it. ♡ I definitely have a spoiled side once I’m comfortable.

22. Do you like romantic things?

Very much. ♡

23. Do you like surprises?

Yes! Thoughtful surprises make me really happy.

24. Do you prefer spending time alone or with someone?

Both. I love being with people, but I also enjoy quiet time by myself.

25. What is something very Japanese about you?

I love natto, and I’m sometimes a little shy about saying exactly how I feel.

Food, Drinks, and Favorite Things

26. What is your favorite food?

Miso soup. Simple, warm, comforting, and something I never get tired of.

27. What Japanese food could you eat again and again?

Miso soup again. I really love it that much. 😂

28. What Japanese food should every visitor try?

Takoyaki, especially if you’re visiting Osaka!

29. Sweet or spicy?

Definitely sweet. 🍰

30. Coffee or tea?

Both!

31. What is your favorite alcoholic drink?

A highball, and after a drink or two I become even easier to make laugh.

32. What kind of food do you like most?

Japanese food.

33. What is your favorite season?

Winter, because cold weather makes me want to snuggle up close to someone. ♡

34. What are your favorite colors?

White, light blue, and pale pink.

35. What is your favorite scent?

Kinmokusei, or fragrant olive. I love its sweet scent in the Japanese autumn.

36. What kind of flowers do you like?

I don’t have one specific favorite, but I tend to like small, delicate flowers.

37. What is your favorite animal?

Rabbits! 🐰

38. Cats or dogs?

Both!

39. What kind of music do you like?

I love Japanese female idols, and recently I’ve also been listening to a lot of Michael Jackson.

40. What is one of your favorite movies?

The Devil Wears Prada.

41. Do you like reading?

Yes! I’ve read a lot of books by Japanese author Asai Ryo.

42. Who is your favorite character?

My Melody. 🎀

43. What fashion brands do you like?

I like SNIDEL and Her lip to, especially feminine and elegant styles.

44. What are you obsessed with lately?

Studying! I’m working hard toward a goal right now.

45. What is something you have loved for years?

Writing. I’ve always loved putting my thoughts into words.

Hobbies and Everyday Life

46. What are your hobbies?

Taking photos and visiting museums.

47. What do you usually do on your days off?

These days, mostly studying. 📚

48. What would your perfect free day look like?

Visiting a museum or exhibition, then finding a cozy café and reading a book.

49. Are you an indoor or outdoor person?

Outdoor! I like getting out of the house and exploring.

50. Do you like traveling?

I LOVE traveling.

51. What is one place you’ve visited and really loved?

Copenhagen.

52. What is your favorite place to travel in Japan?

Kanazawa.

53. Where would you like to travel next?

Italy, South Korea, Thailand, the United States, Canada, Australia, India… my list is long!

54. Do you like Japanese hot springs?

I love them!

55. Beach, mountains, or city?

City. I love cafés, museums, shops, and wandering around discovering places.

56. Do you like shopping?

Yes, especially for clothes.

57. Can you cook?

A little! My specialty is tamagoyaki, the Japanese rolled omelet.

58. Do you exercise?

Not much, but I love riding my bicycle.

59. Morning person or night owl?

Morning person, sometimes extremely so. 😂

60. What small thing made you happy recently?

Riding my new bicycle around the city and feeling the breeze. It was such a simple but happy moment.

Languages, Travel, and the World

61. When did you first become interested in other countries?

My junior high school English teacher used to tell us stories about traveling abroad, and those stories made the world feel exciting to me.

62. Have you studied English for a long time?

Yes. I studied it at school, then worked much harder at university through online conversation lessons, vocabulary study, and lots of practice.

63. Have you studied any other languages?

I studied a little Swedish during a short study-abroad experience in Sweden, and now I’m learning Korean with a language app.

64. How do you feel about your English now?

There’s still plenty of room to improve, but learning to speak English has opened up my world, and I’m really happy about that.

65. What do you enjoy about talking with international visitors?

Many people I meet genuinely love Japan, and hearing what they appreciate about my country helps me rediscover its good points too.

66. What cultural difference surprised you?

I was surprised to learn that while many Japanese people wash dishes with a sponge, people in some countries commonly use a dish brush.

67. What Japanese culture would you like more foreigners to discover?

Shodo, Japanese calligraphy. I studied it when I was younger and love how much personality can appear in a single brushstroke.

68. What would you recommend to someone visiting Japan for the first time?

Try staying somewhere that gives you a chance to interact with local Japanese people, not only visiting famous sightseeing spots.

69. What do you think foreigners sometimes misunderstand about Japanese women?

We may seem quiet or shy, but that doesn’t mean we don’t want to talk to you!

70. What would you like to learn from people from other countries?

Life advice! I love hearing how people from different backgrounds think about life.

About My Work and Meeting People

71. Why did you become interested in this kind of work?

I wanted more opportunities to meet and connect with people from overseas.

72. What do you like most about your work?

I love knowing I can become part of someone’s happy memories of their trip to Japan.

73. Have you discovered anything surprising about yourself through your work?

Apparently, I’m more proactive than I thought!

74. What is important to you when spending time with someone?

I want to enjoy it too, because I think genuine enjoyment creates the most natural and comfortable atmosphere.

75. How do you help someone relax when you first meet?

I try to relax and enjoy myself first. If I’m nervous, the other person will probably feel nervous too!

76. What kind of atmosphere do you like?

It depends on the person, and that’s what makes meeting different people interesting.

77. Do you prefer lots of conversation or quiet time?

Both. I enjoy long conversations and comfortable silence.

78. What makes you happy when speaking English with someone?

My English isn’t perfect, so I really appreciate people who listen patiently and genuinely try to understand me.

79. What makes you feel that language barriers aren’t such a big problem?

When someone smiles and tells me, “I had fun,” I remember that communication is about much more than perfect grammar.

80. What do you want people to remember after meeting you?

That the time we shared felt special.

81. How do you feel when you meet someone again?

SO happy! And I immediately want to make our time together even better than last time.

82. What is one of the nicest things someone has said to you?

Someone once told me that meeting me was their favorite memory from their trip to Japan, and that made me incredibly happy. ♡

83. What feels most “Sui” about the way you work?

I genuinely enjoy what I do.

What Am I Like When We Meet?

84. Do you get nervous meeting someone for the first time?

A little, but I usually become comfortable pretty quickly.

85. What if the other person is nervous too?

I’ll probably admit that I’m a little nervous too, then we can start slowly and relax together.

86. What do you like talking about?

Travel, hobbies, everyday life, and anything you’re passionate about.

87. Do you like quiet people or talkative people?

Both! I enjoy the different atmosphere each personality creates.

88. Are you affectionate?

Once I’m comfortable… very. 🤭

89. Do people say you look different from your photos?

Yes, but luckily they usually say, “You’re even cuter in person!” ♡

90. Is there anything people only discover after meeting you?

Of course, but that one is a secret. 🤫

Love, Attraction, and Little Things

91. What kind of man do you find attractive?

Someone kind.

92. Does age difference matter to you?

Not really. Personality matters much more to me.

93. What makes your heart skip a beat?

A genuine smile.

94. What kind of person makes you feel comfortable?

Someone considerate who naturally notices the people around them.

95. Daytime date or nighttime date?

Both!

96. Are words or actions more important to you?

Both. Sweet words are lovely, but actions give them meaning.

97. When do you find a man cute?

When he smiles! Apparently smiles are my weakness. 😂

A Few Random Things About Me

98. What are you surprisingly bad at?

Driving. It honestly scares me, so I’d much rather ride my bicycle. 😂

99. Are you good with directions?

Not at all. I’m definitely directionally challenged!

100. What were you like as a child?

I loved singing!

Wait… We’re Already at 100?! 😂

Okay, technically that was supposed to be the end…

But apparently I had more to say. 😂

So let’s call this the bonus round! ♡

101. What did you dream of becoming when you were a child?

A carpenter! Probably not the answer you expected from me. 😂

102. What were you like as a student?

I was actually quite shy and reserved.

103. What is one childish thing about you that hasn’t changed?

I’m a very restless sleeper. My sleeping position can get pretty wild. 😂

104. What are you surprisingly particular about?

Keeping my room tidy. I feel much better when everything is clean and organized.

105. What do you always carry in your bag?

Lip products. Always. 💄

106. What do you often buy at convenience stores?

Sports drinks or mugicha, Japanese barley tea.

107. What do you sometimes crave late at night?

Ice cream. 🍨

108. If you could try another job for just one day, what would you choose?

I’d love to be a Disneyland cast member!

109. If you had a time machine, would you go to the past or the future?

The future! I’m much more curious about what’s waiting ahead.

110. What is one belief you try to live by?

You never know until you try!

111. What matters most to you in relationships with other people?

I try not to do things to others that I wouldn’t want done to me.

112. What kind of person do you want to become?

Someone open-minded, accepting, and generous at heart.

113. How do you think you’ve grown recently?

I spend much less time procrastinating or doing nothing than I used to!

114. Is there anything you’re working toward right now?

Yes! I’m studying for a certain qualification. 📚

115. What are you studying?

That’s a secret for now. 🤭 You can ask me in person. ♡

116. What kind of woman do you want to be ten years from now?

An active woman who keeps trying new things and continues doing what she truly wants to do.

117. What is especially precious to you in life?

Time. Once it’s gone, we can’t get it back, so I want to spend mine on things and people that truly matter to me.

Since We’ve Already Passed 100… 😂

At this point, I think we can officially forget about the number 100.

Just a few more! ♡

118. What do you hope people feel after reading this?

I hope you know Sui-chan a little better and maybe feel just a little more curious about me. ♡

119. What do you hope international visitors experience in Japan?

More than anything, I hope you have fun and make lots of wonderful memories!

120. What do you want to write about on this blog?

Happy little moments from my daily life, places I discover, and things in Japan that I’d love to recommend to you.

121. What side of yourself do you want to show through your blog?

The everyday life of a Japanese girl, not just the polished side you see in photos.

122. What would you say to someone who feels nervous about meeting you?

It’s completely okay to be nervous because I’ll probably be a little nervous too! We can take our time and relax together. ♡

123. What would you like to say to people you’ve already met?

I had such a wonderful time with you! If you ever come back to Japan, I’d be so happy to hear from you again. 🩵

124. And to someone you might meet for the first time someday?

I’m already looking forward to making some lovely memories together. ♡

125. Finally, how would you describe Sui-chan in one sentence?

Maybe… the kind of Japanese girl you imagined meeting someday. ♡

A little shy at first, curious about the world, hardworking, smiley, feminine, and much more affectionate once you get to know me.

Okay, NOW We’re Really Finished! 😂

So my “100 Questions About Sui” somehow became 125 questions.

Maybe that tells you something about me too. Once I get curious or excited about something, I have a hard time stopping. 😂

Thank you so much for staying with me all the way to the end. 🩵

I wanted this post to show you more than just what I look like. I wanted you to meet the everyday Sui too: the girl who loves miso soup, museums, traveling, writing, pretty dresses, bicycles, learning new things, and listening to stories from people around the world.

One thing I really believe is:

You never know until you try.

That mindset has encouraged me to study languages, travel, move from Tokyo to Osaka, meet new people, and keep challenging myself.

In the future, I want to keep being an active woman who continues doing the things she truly wants to do. Time is very precious to me, so I want to fill mine with experiences, learning, laughter, and people I’m happy to have met.

Through this blog, I’d love to keep sharing little pieces of an ordinary Japanese girl’s life: happy everyday moments, places I discover, things I recommend in Japan, and whatever my curiosity leads me to next.

And if you feel nervous about meeting me someday, don’t worry too much. I get a little nervous meeting someone new too. We can simply start at our own pace and let the nervousness disappear naturally.

To everyone I’ve already met, thank you for the wonderful memories. I had so much fun with you too, and I’d be very happy to hear from you again when you come back to Japan. ♡

And to everyone I haven’t met yet, I hope this very, very long introduction made you just a little more curious about Sui-chan.

There are still plenty of things I haven’t told you.

Some things are more fun to discover little by little. 🤭

And maybe someday, instead of me answering all the questions…

I’d love to hear your answers too. ♡

P.S. I asked ChatGPT to come up with the questions for this post! 🤭♡

Until next time,

Sui ♡