I love talking to people and getting to know about cultures.
I have traveled (sometimes with friends, sometimes solo) to many countries in Europe and Asia, a few major cities in the US and Canada, ... and I want to do more! Every time I go on a big travel I tell myself, ok this is gonna be your last chance in your life.... only to find myself repeating it. I simply can't stop my love for exploring the world :D

I was an English teacher at a high school in Japan for 3 years (2013-2016) and now am studying TEFL in the UK from Sep 2016 to Aug 2017. I'm hoping to go to mainly east Europe & Scandinavia during my stay :) and of course any other places that look interesting ︎
Let's share experiences & have some good time together :)
Hope to hear from you!

PHILOSOPHY
Be the change you wish to see in the world.
Where there is a will, there is a way.
The day you stop learning is the day you stop living.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I stayed with two awesome Belgian hosts, whom I met on CS! I would like more CS experience, and I would like to eventually start hosting travellers after I get back to Japan :)

Interests

- Music. I can play the piano and drums. I also love to sing. Whether I'm good or not (lol). I used to play in bands in HS and college.
- Language and culture.
- Traveling. I want to see more of the world!
- And some other things like blogging, sleeping, taking a walk on a hot sunny day, eating chocolate and sweets

• culture
• singing
• education
• dining
• chocolate
• traveling
• blogging
• origami
• music
• piano
• drums
• teaching
• languages
• study abroad
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

I like listening to relaxing cafe music e.g. Norah Jones and Jack Johnson. I like the sounds of the acoustic guitar and piano. When it comes to playing, I really love anything from hard rock to classics. ;)

I'm obsessed with Harry Potter.
Also love Ghibli animations by Hayao Miyazaki.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Can't pick one!

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd be more than happy to teach you my mother tongue Japanese. I can also teach you some origami, if you want! I'm also always eager to learn any foreign languages & cultures.
And everything else interesting.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'd love to share & exchange travel experiences, study abroad experiences, and teaching experiences.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Laos, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mauritius, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Réunion, Samoa, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, Japan, United Kingdom, United States

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