I am the manager at Kyoto Kokusai Zendo or Jotoku-ji, a small Zen temple in Kameoka City open to foreigners.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I would like to go out during the few free days I have.

Music, Movies, and Books

Lately I have been listening a lot to Coltrane, Coleman and Cherry, but I used to tend towards Rock, Rap and Electronic music. I like Japanese animation, almost every genre. Lately, I read ancient zen master, but I enjoyed simple, almost conversational literature, like Kerouac. I like talking, walking, drinking beer and cheap wine, and eating pizza. I also like to dance house and stuff like that.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Nothing, I think. Pretty ordinary person.

Teach, Learn, Share

I could teach English and Spanish, and Zazen or other zen related practices.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I know how to cook Japanese food, I am good at cleaning and keeping things in order. I could also share food, like high quality rice and vegetables produced in the village where I live.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, Spain