Hello! My name is Michi.
I enjoy deep conservations surrounding positivity, awareness, happiness, and wellbeing and one of my greatest passions is to discover a new type of all-around education that encourages creativity and self-realization.

My hobbies include observing nature, zentangling, scrolling through motivational quotes, interacting with different people, taking photos, and eating delicious food. I love cats, natural crystals, dreamcatchers, and space patterns so much that I believe they kinda represent me lol.

These days, I am keen to travel. I realized that most of the things I know about the world right now are usually based of other people's perspectives, so this time I am aspiring to see the world for myself ＞＜
Regardless of whether we have overlapping or different interests, I look forward to meeting new people and hear about their experiences in traveling :) I am curious to visit '穴場' places or areas that tourists usually do not go to.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think that one of the problems that the Japanese society (especially the younger generation) is facing right now is the loss of Japanese identity and traditions.
Although I am a Japanese and have been living in Japan for the entirety of my life, growing up in an international environment has affected me to become unaware of my local roots. It is only recently that I became interested in Japanese spirituality which is reflected in the language, mindset, and actions. I believe that connecting with travelers from Japan and overseas will help broaden my perspectives of the world and at the same time lead to understanding more about humanity.

I may add people I’m not acquainted to but who seem fun to converse with :)
Feel free to reach out—However, please note that I respond to only AUTHENTIC and SINCERE messages.

Interests

• animals
• arts
• photography
• education
• cooking
• organic food
• reading
• traveling
• survival
• camping
• hitchhiking
• volunteering
• nature
• countryside
• learning languages
• plants
• buddhism
• wellbeing
• learning new things
• children
• herbs
• nutrition
• healthy lifestyle
• happiness
• development
• organic farming

Music, Movies, and Books

Still in the process of discovering them.
Those with powerful messages tend to intrigue me tho!

Music: I usually listen to random playlists (J-pop, K-pop, Western) on Spotify.
Books: My childhood interests involve fantasy, Greek/Egyptian mythologies, Aesops' Fables...wanna go back to delving into them more.
Movies: Looking for recommendations! Otherwise I would be engrossed in random K-drama (suspense/mystery/romance) haha.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

All that I know is I have always been different somehow.
I've come to embrace that ;))

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Japanese/English, zentangling, lettering
Learn: French/Korean, local culture, countryside way of life, plants/herbs, health, survival, travel techniques, education, prospects of life
Share: passions, goals, interests, perspectives, honest opinions

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can definitely be one's conversation partner! Also, I'm willing to learn a lot and help around the house. I can teach Japanese and English. I think I'm relatively good with kids and animals (not too sure yet lol).

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CURRENTLY CANNOT ACCEPT ANY GUESTS AS I AM NOT LIVING INDEPENDENTLY YET
As I gain traveling experience, I hope to become a host one day as well!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Laos, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan