Hello everyone,

My name is Chi, and I'm creating this fundraiser to help make a dream possible: visiting Japan and exploring whether it could become a future home for me.

Over the past few years, life has taken me through a lot of unexpected challenges. Between health issues, personal setbacks, and rebuilding after difficult circumstances, I've spent a great deal of time reflecting on what I want for my future. Through all of that, one goal has remained in my heart: to experience Japan firsthand and explore the possibility of building a life there.

This trip is not simply about taking a vacation. My hope is to spend time exploring daily life, learning more about the culture, visiting potential areas to live, researching job opportunities, and seeing whether creating a future in Japan is a realistic possibility.

Part of this journey is also about personal and spiritual growth. I believe that stepping outside of my comfort zone, experiencing a different culture, and meeting people from different backgrounds can help me gain new perspectives and better understand the life I want to create moving forward.

Photography has become an important creative outlet for me. During this trip, I hope to document the landscapes, city life, architecture, and everyday moments I encounter. My goal is to share photographs and updates with everyone who supports this journey so they can experience the adventure alongside me.

As a woman and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, part of this journey is also about exploring places where I feel safe, welcome, and able to live authentically. While this isn't the only reason for my interest in Japan, it is one of many factors I'm considering as I think about where I want to build my future.

During this trip, I hope to:

✈️ Explore potential cities to live in

Learn more about housing and daily life

Research employment opportunities

Visit language schools and educational programs

Grow as a photographer and document the experience

Learn from new cultures, perspectives, and experiences

✨ Continue my personal and spiritual growth

The funds raised will help cover:

- Round-trip airfare

- Lodging

- Local transportation

- Food and daily expenses

- Travel insurance and related travel costs

Any contribution, no matter the amount, would mean so much to me. If you're unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser with others would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for supporting this dream. I'll be sharing updates, photos, and experiences along the way so everyone can follow the journey with me.

With gratitude,

Chi ❤️