I grew up in Japan and have traveled to over 40 countries on 6 continents. I may not have remembered every experience but I do remember many of the wonderful people that I've met through my travels. I'm a kind, honest, open minded guy who appreciates the uniqueness of every individual. We're all different people but we're all a one human race. New to the city so also up for meeting similar minded Chicagoans to hang out or do day/weekend trips. I'm pretty spontaneous!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Travel is a huge passion for me and connecting with the people of a foreign destination is an integral part of experiencing the city or country.

Interests

• culture
• fitness
• movies
• board games
• traveling
• skiing
• jiu jitsu
• adventure travel
• beaches
• food
• science fiction
• gym
• amusement parks

Music, Movies, and Books

I love all types of movies from big blockbusters to small independent films. Music taste varies. I always like to discover other people's favorites as there's so much great stuff out there to discover.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I ran as an Olympic torch runner, saw the 2017 solar eclipse in totality (full eclipse), bungee jumped from Victoria Falls Bridge in Zambia, went on a South African safari, went skydiving in California, experienced Carnival in Rio

Teach, Learn, Share

Fitness tips, business/finance information, help with your English, travel tips and probably a lot of random stuff

What I Can Share with Hosts

Tips and suggestions from a local, exchange of ideas and opinions on various global matters, a glass of beer, wine or coffee and conversation. And a pretty awesome private room in a hip neighborhood!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uruguay, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States