I'm living in Japan learning the language at Nihon Keizai Daigaku on a year abroad, having received a scholarship to come here from Oxford University last year. Next year, I want to start my DPhil in Film back in the U.K. and also do some work with mental health charities. I'm easy going and love to chat.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing is a great way to meet open-minded, interesting and hospitable people while I or they are travelling. Also, being a poor student but wanting to make the most of my year in Japan, Couchsurfing is the best option!

Interests

I love to play football, watch films, read books and hike.

• books
• drinking
• movies
• traveling
• hiking
• soccer

Music, Movies, and Books

Right now, I'm massively into my Jazz - Weather Report, Snarky Puppy and the like. Generally, I listen to all sort including Bob Dylan, Bombay Bicycle Club, The Beatles, Beethoven - and others that don't begin with a 'B'.
Movies have been what my recent education has been all about so I love all sorts! I really like Korean films like 'Poetry' and 'Secret Sunshine', Japanese directors like Ozu, Hollywood Classics, as well as more popular stuff like Madagascar and Zoolander.
At the moment I read a lot of fiction - Game of Thrones, The Tale of Genji, The Luminaries. Having just arrived in Japan I'm also reading Manga like Genji and Deathnote.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In Japan I cycled from Onamichi in Honshu to Imabara in Shikoku. I found it very hard but such a beautiful journey!

Teach, Learn, Share

Lots of travel experience. Love to chat about books and films!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to chat and share my interests, particularly over some drinks which I'm happy to supply!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Macedonia, Malaysia, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Japan