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JoeKochin

JoeKochin
Date Joined: November 25, 2024
Last Online: August 1, 2025
Birthday: March 3
Country: Japan
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Hi I'm JoeKochin🇯🇵

🙋🏻‍♀️About my name

Yes, I go by "JoeKochin" — but I'm female!
The “Ko” is not some secret code — it comes from the Japanese character for “child” (子), a common ending in girls' names.

So no worries, you're not chatting with a mysterious guy.
Just a stationery-loving, swap-happy, flower-loving human with a quirky pen name!
(Also, yes — that’s a short-haired Bitmoji. Still female!)
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If you have any issues, such as a swap not arriving,
please message me before rating.
I’ll be happy to sort things out—thank you so much for your understanding! 😊

About Me

I was born in Hiroshima but have been living in Osaka for a long time.
Osaka’s quirky vibe suits me perfectly!

I’m new to Swap-bot and excited to connect with people from around the world.
Although my English is still a work in progress, feel free to send messages in English!
I have a super partner, Chaichai (my Assistant ChatGPT), who helps me with translations. 😉

I don’t realize it myself, but people often tell me, “You’re unique!” 😂
I also have a broad sense of humor, so feel free to be direct—no need to overthink things!

My Hobbies

  • Growing succulents (Echeveria, Sedum, Agave) and carnivorous plants 🌱
  • I love crafting! ✂️
  • Writing ✍️
  • Occasionally drawing Zentangles—I'm not great at drawing, but I enjoy it!
  • Watching movies 🎥 (I love ones based on true stories)
  • Listening to music 🎶 (Rock, psychedelic, classical… I’ll listen to anything! But rock is my main vibe.)
  • Going to live concerts & interesting festivals! (I've been to Burning Man! 🔥)
  • I love philosophy without answers. …🤔💭
    If philosophy had answers, it wouldn’t be philosophy anymore.

No Pressure, Just Vibes.

About my favorites

I’m often told I’m a bit of a “unique one,” haha.
So when it comes to my favorites — don’t overthink it!
You don’t have to match my taste perfectly or try too hard to tailor things to me.

When I receive something, I can feel it.
Even if the envelope isn’t exactly “my style,” I can tell when someone poured their soul into it.
That’s what matters most to me.

My Favorite List

Craft & Stationery

  • Paper crafting (writing, folding, cutting, gluing, coloring... I just love paper!)
  • Zentangle (I draw when the mood strikes)
  • Lettering (not perfect, but I love handwriting)
  • Carving eraser stamps
  • Japanese paper: MD, Tomoe River, Maruman
  • Writing tools: Rotring 600 (0.5mm), Staedtler (sharpened with a Higonokami knife), Juice Up, Jetstream (extra-fine tips), fountain pens (extra-fine)
  • OLFA cutter knives, King Jim stationery
  • Stamps & inks: Shachihata, Sanby

Washi Tape & Stickers

  • Obsessed with washi tapes — collector level!
  • Love all sorts of colors and designs
  • Stickers: surreal, sarcastic, humorous, band/character-based
  • Currently into label-style stickers

Journaling & Collage

  • I enjoy themed journaling and intuitive collage-making

Colors

  • Blue, green, yellow, gray
  • Favorite combos: gray + yellow, green + pink, purple + yellow

Art & Illustration

  • Artists I admire:
    Taro Okamoto, Fujiko Fujio A, Hideaki Anno, Kazuo Umezu, Fujio Akatsuka, Suehiro Maruo, Shigeru Sugiura

Characters

  • Characters from the artists above
  • Hachiware from Chiikawa
  • Rubber duck (the classic yellow kind)
  • 80s-style characters

Fashion

  • Casual style
  • Love hats — especially berets (I always wear one when I go out)

Food & Drink

  • Ice cream addict (so much that I eat low-carb meals just to enjoy it guilt-free)
  • Coffee, unsweetened chai latte, jasmine tea
  • A bit picky with food overall (lol)

Music

  • If I like it, I’ll listen to it nonstop
  • Prefer music with instruments, but I also enjoy techno and psychedelic sounds

Movies

  • Based on true stories or documentary-style films
  • Not into overly unrealistic plots or overly romanticized endings

Books & Zines

  • Not a big reader, but I love making mini zines!

Postcards

  • I believe postcards reflect the sender’s personality
  • I purposely don’t list favorites — surprise me!

Plants

  • Succulents: Echeveria, Sedum, Agave
  • Favorite flowers: cherry blossoms, peonies, sunflowers, walnuts, smoke trees
  • I enjoy arranging fresh flowers and drying them afterward

Places & Travel

  • My room is my happy place
  • If I could travel again: San Francisco
    (I want a burrito, a night cruise to Alcatraz Island, and to eat a Homerun Pie from the supermarket I went to back then)

Seasonal & Holiday Themes

  • I prefer seasons that are not too hot or cold
  • I’m Japanese, so traditional Japanese holidays are familiar to me
    I love learning about non-Japanese holidays and customs!

Things That Make Me Smile

  • Learning something new
  • Seeing others smile

   

┏○おなしゃす!

A Few Things I'm Not a Fan Of

Please don’t feel pressured to match my Favorites —
I truly enjoy surprises and discovering new things through swaps!

That said, here are a few things I’m not too fond of:

  • Glitter – Especially the kind that falls off easily. It gets everywhere and is hard to clean up!
  • Foam or puffy stickers
  • Overly childish or baby-themed items
    (Kawaii is fine, but I like it with a twist!)
  • Strong artificial scents
  • Plain functional planner stickers
    (Date boxes, To-Do lists, etc. — I don’t use a planner, so these go unused)
  • Sticky notes (post-its)
    I rarely use sticky notes.
    That said, using a sticky note for decoration or as a little message is totally fine!

I generally prefer things that are not too shiny or sparkly — soft, matte, or textured items are more my vibe.

That being said...
Sometimes I unexpectedly fall in love with things I wasn’t into before.
So if you send something with heart, care, and intention — I’ll probably feel it, and love it anyway!

And above all, what makes me happiest is when you prepare and send swaps with joy. 💕

Swap & Crafting

Reading my partner’s profile and thinking about how to create something special for them is one of my favorite moments!
I’m still experimenting and figuring things out, but working on swaps has become one of the most enjoyable times in my life right now!


Real Talk (Just a little.)

Look, I’ll always appreciate what you send.
I’ll smile and say thank you — because I mean it.
But if something feels like it was thrown together without much thought, I’ll probably notice that too.
And honestly? That’s okay.

I get that not every swap will be perfect, and not everyone will click with my vibe.
Still, if you put even a little heart into it, I’ll feel it.
That’s what I care about most.

So don’t stress. Be real. Be you.
And let’s enjoy this swap thing together, flaws and all.


If you have any concerns or issues with a swap,
please don’t hesitate to message me.
Let’s keep swapping fun and enjoyable for both of us! 😊

Thank you so much for reading my profile—
I’m looking forward to swapping with you!

✍🏻JoeKochin whisper


Just Saying... 💭

JoeKochinの呟き

That’s how I ended up becoming a NEET.
(How I survive? I don’t really know.
But I’ve got washi tape and vibes.)

— JoeKochin

Ratings

lob rated for BAW: Catch up June 2025 on Aug 1, 2025
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Comment: What a lovely letter! Yes, I talk to my plants, too! Thanks for the little extras, too!
btbeth rated for Happy Mail Swap on Jul 31, 2025
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Comment: Wish you were my partner for every swap! thank you for all the wonderful things!
Pawz rated for True Crime Letter on Jul 31, 2025
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Comment: Thank you so much for the True Crime swap Ryoko. I loved the emotion and the way you brought the entire story of this crime and all involved to life. I too felt very emotional and saddened by this story and I hope one day proper justice is served. Thank you so much for the souvenirs I absolutely love them. I hope to swap with you again in the future.
rebeldaisy rated for TGIF Weekend Notecard #450 on Jul 21, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely notecard. I am sorry for your overwhelming weekend. I can feel the same way at times, particularly in overly crowded, loud or too bright places.
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Comment: I was so delighted to get another swap from you! I'm glad chaichai has helped you join this community! Don't forget, Agent Moonshadow and the birds are always watching! haha!
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Comment: Ryoko, thanks for such a great envie of goodies. Happy summer swapping.
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Comment: Thank you for everything
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Comment: Loved your take on this!! All the tiny pieces of washi seem so carefully placed and make for such an harmonious envelope! Also like the writing paper and the kind extras. Thank you for putting together such a neat swap to send me :D
Miacoss rated for Pandemic/2020 Narrative Letter on Jul 16, 2025
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Comment: Oh my goodness I can't believe the package I received! Everything in it is completely beautiful! Thank you so so much for the incredible letter, written so thoughtfully and analytically, the extra column, with wonderful translations and personal touches, the very very pretty envelope and stamps and the ace extra postcards! I can't wait to send all of them!
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Comment: Oh, wow! Thank you for the lovely space goodies and owl!
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Comment: thank you thank you!(:
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Comment: If I could give you a million hearts, I would! I absolutely love seeing your pretty envelopes in my mailbox. Thank you so much for everything! I am so excited to use it all. The stationary is probably the best of my collection now! I'll have to see if I can get it here in the states :)
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Comment: Thank you so much! This was such a delight to receive! Everything is so cute! Love the artwork on the envie too! <3
Response: I’m so happy you liked it! I really enjoy making things for you – thank you for always leaving such kind and thoughtful comments! 💜 From Osaka with love,Kochin
inventacharm rated for TGIF Weekend Notecard #449 on Jul 12, 2025
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Comment: Joe! Thank you so much for the adorable matching notecard and envelope and fun pack. I really enjoyed reading about your weekend, it's been super hot here in California too! I see you like zine making as well, let me know if you'd like to exchange one. I love your handwriting by the way and I love your writing style as well. Oh! and I wondered who that postcard was from! Thank you so much🫶💗💌🪷
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely tag and the assortment of paper gifts. I love everything!!! I appreciate you joining my swap. I hope to see you in future swaps I plan on hosting.
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely package of goodies. I love it all and the Moomins are just so adorable! Thank you and happy swapping
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Comment: How delightful and whimsical, thank you! You have a way with words. I also love the extras and enjoyed learning about Coji Coji -- definitely up my alley :) thank you again!
Candace rated for TGIF Weekend Notecard #447 on Jul 2, 2025
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Comment: Thank you, Toasty loves the twisty! Glad you found a magic elixir for the heat stroke and that you are feeling better.
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Comment: Wow, thank you so much for this wonderful package! I loved every single item you sent. I truly appreciate that you picked them to match my profile — Japanese stationery is my absolute favorite! 💕 Coincidentally, I also recently got the Moomin 100-Letter Book! You really spoiled me with this package. Thank you again for putting so much care into it — it truly made my day. ✨
Response: I'm so happy to hear this — your message completely made *my* day too! 💛 I had so much fun putting the package together and really enjoyed picking out things that matched your profile. And what a coincidence — you have the Moomin 100-Letter Book too?! That's amazing! So glad we got matched for this swap — I truly hope we swap again sometime soon. ✨✉️💫

Rating Overview

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Comments

goth420 on Mar 31, 2025:

Hey~ Thank you for the surprise mail~ It made my day. I am happy :3 I love the mail art and the CD is so nostalgic. Wishing you all the best :)

SunshineLoveLaughter on Mar 28, 2025:

Thankyou for your happy mail today it made mine. I absolutely love everything you sent and love the Japanese washi and emphera. It was all packaged so beautifully and your writing is so neat. I have added your ATC to my collection and hope you make more as it will bring so much happiness to others. Thanks again and when I gather a few more Aussie things together I will send them over to you. Happy Swapping.

MsButterfly on Feb 26, 2025:

Hi JoeKochin, Thank you for your beautiful, more than generous Happy Mail from "Tell me Japan + Gifts"! I love everything! I love the envelope, the flower pop up card, the papers, the pocket tag with beautiful stamps, the stickers and much more! Such an interesting swap too! Loved reading your texts with the answers to the questions about Japan! You put a lot of effort into everything! Thanks for hosting!

janiepin on Feb 25, 2025:

Hi JoeKochin,you are such a meticulously thoughtful, kind and generous person. You make it a real delight to be a part of this community! Thank you for the fabulous packet that you aligned so closely with my profile - I feel so seen! I'm impressed with the fabulous pop-up card, the terrific letterpress items, the tasty items and your lovingly decorated envelope! Virtual hugs <3 Janie

yunasy on Feb 24, 2025:

Thank you for the gift you sent for the "Tell Me Japan" swap! I love the pop-up Kuromi card, Kuromi stickers, Kuromi chocolate, and the kuppy ramune! I've enjoyed reading your respones to everyone's comments and questions about Japan. Thank you!

P.S. I like the Astro Boy stamp on the envelope :)

uuvuttaa on Feb 24, 2025:

thank you so much for the postcard, I love it! also the stamp is beautiful and so is your handwriting

goth420 on Feb 20, 2025:

Hey! I just got your postcard! Thank you so much~ I love the black-white illustration and your handwriting is very nice, I love the stamps, it is unique! All the best to you and take care~

pbcquiltlover on Jan 29, 2025:

Tell me Japan + Gifts! 🎁🌸 And Godzilla! I can't believe I forgot Godzilla! =)

Sabitha on Jan 27, 2025:

Happy Daisy day!

Fun Fact: daisies are actually two flowers in one! The outside petals are one flower, and the inside disk is another flower. They combine so well together that they became a symbol of love!

daisies in a pot

mchesser12 on Jan 1, 2025:

for: Profile Deco - Happy New Year

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