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Overview

  • United Nations Reporter for the Yomiuri Shimbun
  • MA: International Policy, Monterey Institute of Internati...
  • From Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Be a bridge between the United States and Japan.

ABOUT ME

I'm a Japanese white boy. I was born and raised in Japan by American parents for 21 years.

I completed grad school with a degree in International Policy and am starting a new life in NYC. I am now the UN reporter for The Yomiuri Shimbun, a Japanese newspaper.

PHILOSOPHY

Treat everyone you meet with dignity and respect, but know who your friends are.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I live in an one bedroom with a sofa bed. Hit me up!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Getting started. I've had a couple guests over the past few months.

Interests

Lately I've gotten addicted to the Game of Thrones. Reading, running, work, exploring NYC...

  • running
  • reading
  • journalism
  • mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

All sorts. I can go on and on.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived in the Rocky Mountains for three months.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Colombia, Mexico, South Korea, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States

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