Hi everyone, my name is Han and I'm currently living in Onomichi, Japan, working on the JET Programme as a teacher in elementary and junior high schools. I have just graduated from university in the UK, and during those last few years I have begun to engage with the fantastic Couchsurfing community whilst travelling abroad. Now I am living in Japan, I am hoping to make the most of my unique opportunity for further travel in the area!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I first used Couchsurfing when I went travelling in the United States four years ago, and I enjoyed it so much that I decided to use it again as much as possible whilst travelling in Japan a couple of summers back. On both occasions I loved meeting lots of new people, and I have had many of my best experiences travelling whilst with my Couchsurfing hosts. I enjoyed staying with people who knew the places I visited best, and because of this I would like to use Couchsurfing again as often as I can, and hopefully be able to return the favour.

Interests

I am passionate about acting, the theatre and literature in general. I was an English literature student, and I am interested in the literature, art, music and film of my home country; now I'm living in Japan, I'm eager to learn as much as I can about the culture of my new home too.

I also enjoy both playing and watching rugby, so I am very excited to be in Japan during the Rugby World Cup!

• culture
• writing
• literature
• photography
• acting
• sketching
• traveling
• music

Music, Movies, and Books

I love the films of Yasujiro Ozu and Satoshi Kon, have started reading Souseki, Murakami and Ishiguro , and have seen some artworks by Hokusai, Hiroshige, Kusama at exhibitions in England, but I want to learn much more about Japanese culture whilst I have the opportunity to live here.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United Kingdom