She was born in Bishkek in 2005. “For some time, we lived in Japan. In 2009, when I was four years old, my mother enrolled in a master's program, and we moved there. We spent ten years in Saitama Prefecture. My father stayed in Japan, where he has been for 20 years. Japanese life made a deep impression on me. Everything there is designed for people's convenience: 24-hour stores, robots, time-saving systems, high-speed trains, and clear instructions. Japanese cuisine mainly consists of rice, fish, and vegetables, which makes it light and healthy,” she shares.
Akbermet notes that the Japanese value order, punctuality, and respect. “In their society, it is important not to inconvenience others. Everything is organized according to rules. Time is perceived strictly; in public places, the main focus is on discipline and calmness. People respect each other but maintain distance. In Kyrgyzstan, however, timeframes are more flexible, and we value family ties and hospitality,” she shares.
Every time she returns to Japan, she is struck by the level of service. “As I grow older, I notice how high the quality of service is here. Everyone performs their job with responsibility. I have been interested in sports since childhood and have always shown good results in school marathons. My parents took me to various clubs where I participated in competitions in freestyle wrestling and sumo, earning prize places. I also engaged in swimming and music. My main achievement is that I have preserved the Kyrgyz language. I am proud to know it and understand its beauty. I also speak Japanese,” she adds.
She also recalls that she studied in Kyrgyzstan during the years when the programs of the two countries intersected. “I felt caught between two systems. At home, I watched Russian cartoons, so I knew the Russian language, but I found it difficult to speak due to a lack of practice. I studied in Japanese, and to understand texts in Kyrgyz or Russian, I had to reread them. Now I find it easier to comprehend Japanese,” Akbermet says.
“My parents know Japan well, and I continue to study. In my free time, I try to engage in things that interest me. I love watching movies alone. Every evening, my mother and I drink fruit tea, and sometimes I go for a run. In the last three years, I have become interested in equestrian sports. In the future, I plan to enroll in a master's program in Japan and work in the fields of veterinary medicine and languages. The most important thing for me is professional growth and broadening my horizons,” Akbermet concludes.
