Rickey Arvidson

Organized and executed a fully independent pop-up café at ヤミマミカフェ, serving over 50 guest groups in a single day. Handled all aspects of the event, including bean roasting, custom blending, menu creation, branding, poster design, and SNS marketing. Offered a curated menu featuring self-roasted blends, fair trade single origins, V60 pour-overs, and handcrafted lattes. Self-blended beans sold out early, and the event received strong guest feedback and requests for future events. Focused on ethical sourcing and direct engagement with the local coffee and barista community.

5 Star Museum guide and experience staff at Kyoto Samurai & Ninja Museum. Provided historical tours in English and Japanese, assisted in sword and ninja training experiences, and guided guests through interactive exhibits. Duties included managing international groups, handling cultural artifacts, and delivering engaging, educational presentations tailored to all ages.

Staff member at Mipig Café, Osaka, Japan’s first micro pig café, focused on animal-assisted wellness. Educated guests on proper interaction with micro pigs as therapeutic companions, ensuring a safe, enriching environment for both animals and visitors. Responsibilities included hygiene control, behavior monitoring, and maintaining a calm, welcoming space during high guest volume.

Initiated as a personal passion project, and expanded to a thriving school club with 10 or more active members. Organized regular meetups focused on coffee tasting, brewing methods, and knowledge sharing. Fostered a collaborative community that encouraged learning and social connection among students.