I think life is all about making meaningful connections.

One of my favourite words is:
Spelunking

A little bit about Rain:
I am fluent in japanese and English speaking. I have 2 kids, age 6 and 3. I like gardening, the ocean, rivers, hiking, camping, and natural building techniques. I was an English teacher for kids in japan for a year and lived in yakushima for 2 years.
I have lived on Big Island for 3 years and during farming season, I pick lychee coffee, and other hawaiian tropical foods.

Ask me about: Black Soldier Flys

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's the best way to meet great people, isn't it?

Interests

cycling
Tai chi and Chi kung
swimming
surfing
gardening
sustainability

• dining
• chess
• cycling
• surfing
• skydiving
• swimming
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Too many to count. Ask me when I meet you.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Had a wedding, a baby shower, and gave birth all in 12 hours.

Lived in yakushima for almost 3 years

Teach, Learn, Share

English, Japanese, gardening, composting, ask me about black soldier flys

What I Can Share with Hosts

Talk story and have a good time

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Greece, Italy, Japan, Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States