I have moved to Japan from the U.K. in August 2017 and I am working as an English language teacher in Japanese schools.
I am from Sheffield in England and lived in Glasgow in Scotland for 6 years.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Coachsurfing is an amazing way to learn about culture and people. Couch surfing is all about sharing with others. It gives me new and unique experiences. I have stayed with some wonderful and kind people while travelling. I have now just started to host guests and now I want to share as a host.

Interests

I have various interests and hobbies. I am big into music (although I can't play anything). Recently I have been listening to : Bonnie Prince Billy, Car Seat Headrest, Mitsume, Anderson Paak. I really miss living in a big city and going to see live music. But country side life has benefits.

I often go cycling around Nagaoka and Niigata. I have been bicycle touring (with my tent) many times when I lived in Scotland and I want to start touring in Japan. I also often go hiking (and camping). For example this summer I spent 4 days and nights hiking and camping in the 北日本アルプス, which was amazing.

Because I now live in snow country I have become interested in snowboarding. I had never done it before coming to Japan, and had zero interest, but I started last winter and loved it! If you want to stay with my during Niigata's crazy winter, please do!

I have a big interest in culture, politics and history. Before coming to Japan I knew very little about the country but I love learning from people (on Couchsurfing), and I want to learn more. Couchsurfing is a great way to share culture, with food, music and knowledge.

• walking
• drinking
• politics
• reading
• live music
• hiking
• camping
• basketball
• sociology
• football
• meeting new people
• cycle touring

Music, Movies, and Books

Books
I am a big reader and love getting recommendations from other people. Some amazing books I have read recently - The Sister Brother's by Pattrick DeWatt; Mother Night by Kurt Vonnegurt; The bright edge of the world by eowyen Ivey; Poor Things by Alastair Gray; Hard Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World by Haruki Murakami, to mention a few!

Music
I like all sorts. I love the Clash, the Cure and New Order. I'm also really into British and Irish folk music. And house and techno!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Couchsurfing around Mexico was very fun!

This year I went hiking and camping in the Japanese Alps. I love mountains and want to climb many more in Japan.

Countries I’ve Visited

Italy, Mexico, Norway, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Denmark, Japan, Scotland