(Update 2020/02/25)

I have decided not to host travellers for the time being due to the corona virus.

As a biomedical researcher currently living in Japan, I have been kept on the most relevant updates about the spread of the virus so here's the deal:

- You are going to be fine, even if you carry the virus, being a young person lucky to have a functioning immune system
- Others might not be as lucky
- Japan is a very very densely populated country with many fragile people (elderly, immuno-compromised people, children)
- Although it is irresponsible to come to Japan now and I would strongly advise you to reconsider coming (especially if you are a global traveler) I understand that you might have planned this since a while and you're excited to come
- Therefore, try not to put others in danger : wear a proper surgical mask all the time, and wash your hands often

Have fun,
Charlotte

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Vegetarian, open (everybody welcome ! 🌈), overworked PhD student.
I'm a metalhead but I'd love to hear about what kind of music you like.

What I offer is a safe, free place to stay the night to make Kyoto a bit more accessible. My specialty is knowing where the vegetarian restaurants are hidden. What I don't offer is being a tour guide, because I really don't have time (though I might hang out a little ;D).

Let me insist, there has been some misunderstandings: I AM BUSY BUT I AM VERY HAPPY TO HOST YOU FOR THE NIGHT.

I'll be more likely to host you if you
- Come for job interviews/conferences/professional reasons
- Are mindful of my busy schedule (I'm a PhD student, and I have a social life, part time jobs and hobbies)
- Tell me a bit about you and who you are
- Bribe me with food
- Tell me you've read my hosting conditions ("My Home") and are okay with them

Also: c'mon guys, if you wanna have breakfast at my place it's very okay but please bring groceries, I'm just a student on a scholarship!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm a big fan of "once in a lifetime encounter" philosophy

Interests

Literally NOTHING bores me, try me.

• beer
• food
• weird stuff
• more beer
• also more food
• my stomach is the center of my life

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Denmark, Hungary, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Italy, Japan, Spain