CURRENT MISSION

Spreading love and happiness through cutting edge dance music since 2006

ABOUT ME

I am a rather quiet, easy-going person with a positive take on life. I enjoy listening to people's stories and discovering new aspects of life, be it through music, art, literature, scholarly discussions, philosophy, drunk conversations or crazy dance moves.

Although I may appear to be a serious person at first, I love stupid jokes and chatting over drinks. Being a Japanese person I respect people's personal space and try to be an attentive listener.

PHILOSOPHY

My philosophy is very simple. Happiness. Not pursuing it, but simply living it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My first couchsurfing experience is beautifully intwined with memories of sunshine, sangria, and happiness.

Interests

DJing, clubbing: I like a mixture of progressive house and minimal techno, with some strange textures thrown in.

Playing violin, tennis, good food, good football matches, art.

Chilling out, enjoying sunshine, endless discussions, etc...

• arts
• books
• literature
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• japanese food
• drinking
• clubbing
• music
• violin
• dance music
• soccer
• tennis

Music, Movies, and Books

Some influences...
Border Community, WARP, James Holden, Agoria, Nathan Fake, Glimpse, Flying Lotus, Tipper, Chris Clark, Rei Harakmi, Luke Vibert, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Aphex Twin, Thom Yorke, Funk D'Void, Aril Brikha, Joris Voorn, Adam Beyer, Richie Hawtin

J.S. Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Antonio Vivaldi, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Fritz Kreisler, Bartok, Claude Debussy, Niccolò Paganini

Middleschool hiphop, reggae, crazy reggaeton, drum and bass, electronica, ambient, jazz, dubstep, classical, traditional Japanese music....anything that inspires me.

Movies
Stanley Kubrick, The Godfather, Pulp Fiction, Apocalypse Now, Trainspotting, Baghdad Cafe, Brokeback Mountain, New Cinema Paradise

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach
Japanese: I don't have any professional teaching experience but I'm willing to help anybody who wants to learn. Anything from simple phrases to dirty slang is available on request.

Real Japanese food: I can teach you how to cook real Japanese food that people cook in their homes everyday.

Learn
I like to hear about people's interests and their views on life. Tell me about what gets you excited, happy, intrigued and awed, about that amazing book you've just read or the unforgettable lover you still can't get over.

I loooove sweets and would be very glad if you could share a recipe or bring something.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Japan, Netherlands