こんにちわ Konnichiwa (Hello!) 😃

Thank you for taking the time to check out my profile.

I’m Kenta from Okayama, Japan. I’m passionate about traveling, meeting new people, learning new languages and cultures, reading, and trying new foods. I’m always eager to learn and share experiences.

After five years of working as a chef, restaurant manager, and HQ staff for one of Japan's largest restaurant chains, I’m excited to return to Couchsurfing.

I previously lived in the U.S. (Seattle and Minneapolis) for 4.5 years, where I completed my university studies before returning to Japan for work.

Starting on March 14, 2024, I’ve embarked on a one-year journey around the world. I’m thrilled about the adventures and connections that await me.

I’d love to cook some Japanese dishes for you if you’re interested. Looking forward to meeting you soon.

Special thanks to those who can host me and share unforgettable moments together.

ありがとう Arigato (Thank you) 😊

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I would like to connect with people around the world.🌏

Interests

Learning new languages, reading books and playing sports

• books
• dancing
• music
• hiking
• languages
• language exchange
• new cultures
• new experiences
• netflix

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Music:🎵
Stromae

Favorite Movies:🍿
Forrest Gump

Favorite Books:📗
How to win friends and influence people

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I did 100 days backpacking in the Central and South America when I was 22 years old. I made a lot of local friends. 🤝
I became quite good at speaking Spanish from level zero.
I am proud of myself.😎

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you some Japanese.🇯🇵
I can share Japanese culture.⛩️
I can teach you how to cook Japanese foods.🍣

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good Japanese Foods (If I could get some ingredients)🍙😋

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Georgia, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Japan, United States