ABOUT ME

I'm a chill, single traveler looking to experience new cultures and food. Recent university graduate. Japanese-American living as a ski instructor and chef in Japan. Currently road tripping from Louisiana and ending in Seattle. Hoping to hangout/staying with "foodies" and business minded people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To experience cultures through a local'a perspective. To meet new, interesting people from around the world. As a starting chef/cook in the restaurant industry, a big part of traveling has been to try regional foods and eat at the best restaurants! What better way to experience food than with a local?

Interests

Food, ski, cooking, traveling, music, photography and all sports. I'm a diehard LSU football fan. I'm interested in anything art related, but also extremely interested in business and entrepreneurship.

• arts
• photography
• festivals
• dining
• cooking
• japanese food
• instructor
• traveling
• music
• kayaking
• hunting
• skiing
• sports
• soccer
• business
• entrepreneurship
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

I like electronic and rock music. Rap is cool too. Currently my favorite band is Klingande. Sick saxophone solos!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

8 days kayaking through the Amazon in Ecuador hunting for food with indigenous Huaorani warriors was probably the most amazing thing I've done. Being a "ski bum" was pretty amazing, as was Tomorrowland festival in Belgium.

Teach, Learn, Share

Willing to teach Japanese. Hoping to learn new languages!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a fun but laid back guy, very easy going. I hope to be able to lighten someone's life with stories about travel and other life experiences. I can also cook Japanese food for you!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bahamas, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Hong Kong, Hungary, Japan, Netherlands, Peru, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Japan, United States