Hello!

I currently live and work as a vegan chef at an organic/macrobiotic farm village in Chiba, Japan.
(I am not 100% vegan)

I was born and raised in Tokyo. I graduated from a college in California, then worked as a Photographer in Tokyo for 4 years. Then I went to Australia for 9 months where I discovered my love for nature and well-being.
In the past year I have been practicing mindfulness which I learnt at Plum Village in Thailand.
I am eager to learn physical/emotional healing through Eastern medicine, massage, meditation and food.

I try to remind myself, "be the change you want to see in the world".

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because I believe in sharing abundance and meeting amazing people is how I enjoy life!

Interests

I love both cooking, eating, and learning recipes first-hand. (Cooking together:))
In my free time I enjoy:
Playing ukulele(beginner)
Napping
Being in nature: beach, easy hikes
Thrift Shopping/Flea Markets/Craft Market
Yoga (I want to learn more).
Meditation (just started)

• cats
• photography
• salsa dancing
• cooking
• baking
• vegetarian
• vegan
• organic food
• yoga
• meditation
• live music
• hiking
• permaculture
• plants
• mindfulness
• organic gardening
• roadtrip
• naps
• organic farming
• medicinal plants

Music, Movies, and Books

Classical, blues, jazz, latin, african, ska, indie, country, folk, oldies....
I played Trumpet in a classic orchestra in middle/high school.
I love cuban music and love dancing to them, salsa(timba), son.

What I Can Share with Hosts

How to use a dslr camera
General Japanese culture
Tokyo Traveling tips
Vegetarian/vegan cooking

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cuba, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Japan, United States