Arisa Akamine
Writer | Storyteller | Japanese Culture Enthusiast
Inspiring lifelong learners through stories, language, and creative growth.
Find Me Where Creativity Blooms
Let’s grow, learn, and create together.
🌸 Write from the Heart
Stories are how I connect with the world. Through my novels, I blend Japanese culture, emotion, and imagination to create cozy, heartfelt worlds that remind us there’s always hope — even in the quietest moments.
✨ Learn with Curiosity
I believe language learning should feel joyful and personal. Through Hokkori House, I share creative ways to explore Japanese — from cultural insights to journals and lessons that make learning feel warm and rewarding.
💕 Create & Connect
You don’t have to grow alone. This community is a safe space for creatives and lifelong learners to share ideas, cheer each other on, and celebrate the beauty of learning and storytelling together.
"Im convinced that if i can finish One Piece, I can finish anything"
-Arisa
My Journey
Author, Writer & Founder — Hokkori House (Oct 2020 – Present)
Portland, Oregon / Remote
Built a social media following of 500,000+ via organic traffic with ~25% engagement
Create daily content to funnel readers to novels, courses, and community
Oversee all publishing, marketing, and community operations
🌸 Grow, Create, and Thrive Together
Let’s build a space where creativity meets connection.
Join me on a journey of learning, self-expression, and growth — inspired by Japanese culture and the beauty of authentic living.
Personal Mission
I strive to inspire lifelong learners and creatives by sharing real stories and creating content that blends my love for Japanese culture, language, and self-development. My goal is for learning and creativity to feel cozy, accessible, and fun — while building a community where people feel safe to grow, connect, and thrive.
Creative Mission
Through my novels and content, I aim to tell heartfelt stories that heal and entertain, whisking readers away to vivid worlds of hope, resilience, and magic in everyday life.
What I Do
Fiction writing inspired by anime, manga, and Japanese storytelling
Japanese language & cultural content
Community building & creative mentorship
Projects & Quests
2025 Quests
Full-Time Indie Author
Build a sustainable author career writing cozy, manga-inspired fiction.
Publish 10 Novels on KDP
Self-publish 10 heartfelt stories on Amazon KDP
Launch “Hokkori House”
A cozy Japanese learning community with journals, workshops, and cohorts.
🌸 Explore, Learn & Connect
Step into my creative world — where stories meet self-discovery.
Here you’ll find the tools, books, and spaces I’ve crafted to help you grow, create, and feel inspired every day.
Books & Fiction
— Featured novels, manga-inspired works, etc.
Japanese Learning Resources
— Workbooks, journals, courses, language mini lessons
Coaching & Workshops
— Creative coaching, author mentorship, community cohorts
Community Membership
— Hokkori House membership benefits, events, newsletter
🌸 Join My Community
I believe in growing together through creativity, authenticity, and human connection.
Join my community to explore inspiration, stories, and tools that help you express your truest self.
✨ Get early access to workshops, new projects, and creative collaborations.