Hello! I am a JET Coordinator of International Relations living in Okayama City, Japan. For those who aren't familiar with JET, I work for the Japanese government and my duties are mostly translating and interpreting between Japanese and English, but they also include assisting foreign guests that visit Japan. As such, I am passionate about sharing this language and culture that I have loved since I was a teenager. Please feel free to contact me if you want to stay at my place, or even just want advice for your visit.

****Special Note: My contract for work will be ending in July and I will be returning home to the US. Unfortuanately it will not be possible to stay with me after the 13th of July. Thank you.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love my job and I love my city! But there are so few tourists here and I think it is a shame. There are so many wonderful things to see and do in Okayama! I hope many people will meet me here!

Interests

Video games, Anime, Human Rights activism (LGBT, Gender Equality, Neurodiversity etc)
Weight training (obviously still a beginner) Foreign language study and of course Travel!

• lgbt rights
• video games
• socializing
• karaoke
• languages
• sightseeing
• food

Music, Movies, and Books

I love Spirited Away, Utada Hikaru, Lady Gaga, L'aura... way too many books to even count.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I don't know. I don't think anything I do is amazing... I just do the things I think are fun and compelling. But ask me! Maybe you'll think something I've done is amazing haha.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can speak Spanish, Italian, and Japanese. I am always happy to practice and teach any of those languages. I want to learn Chinese too!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love intellectual conversations and sightseeing! I am always overjoyed to learn about others and share with them. And I am happy to translate for them to help them with their travels.

Countries I’ve Visited

Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Japan, United States