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Hi, my name is Kiyo.
I’m a Japanese male, currently living in Kyoto, Japan.
I am open-minded and friendly. I hope you have similar value to me.

Also, people tell me that I am very clean and tidy (Trying to keep up with the image of Japan ;)

In 2026, I moved to Japan from Europe.

Now, I work at a Japanese wood carpentry class as an instructor. The kind of carpentry you see in shrines and temples (Yesc Kyoto is great spot for this). I’m still learning.

I worked as a sushi chef in Belgium and the US before. I can cook something upon request.

I am also into Japanese calligraphy, so I can write your name with Japanese brush pen, upon your request :)

I'd like to meet new people, and discover more!

Thanks for reading my profile, I'm looking forward to meeting you soon! :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

When I was in Belgium (2023-2025), I've been so lucky and welcomed by like-minded hosts all over the world! :)
So hopefully, I can pay forward the kindness that I’ve received:)

I love meeting cool new people, and have a great discussion.

I also love cooking and nice food. I often cook at people's houses too (I'm a former chef).

Interests

• diy
• yoga
• meditation
• homesteading
• music
• ecology
• food
• permaculture
• language learning
• bicycle
• cultural exchange
• world history
• economy

Music, Movies, and Books

・House, Rock, Classical, J-pops,
・Ghibli movies. And Japanese movies in general.
・Haruki Murakami, Ryu Murakami, Ken Honda, etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Cycled 140km in a rainstorm in Hokkaido (Northernmost tip of Japan) , and still maintained my smile :)

Teach, Learn, Share

・Sushi
・Other Japanese cuisines
・Japanese / English language
・Japanese Calligraphy
・History and Economy discussions
・Good musics

What I Can Share with Hosts

・Japanese cuisines
・Japanese / English language
・Japanese Calligraphy
・History and Economy discussions
・Good musics

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, France, Germany, India, Japan, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, Japan, United States