Hi, I'm Farooq.

I'm learning Japanese and would like to meet native Japanese speakers so I can improve my Japanese. I can also help you with your English if you like. I taught English in Japan for nearly three years, but I came back in 2006 and I have recently started trying to re-learn Japanese.

I'm originally from Wirral (near Liverpool) but I've been living in London since 2011. I can meet up for a chat, coffee, beer, sightseeing, karaoke, food, walks. If you're a musician we can have a jam session - I play the guitar and can sing a little.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Language exchange, meeting people

Interests

Music - electronic / metal / noise
I play the guitar and write electronic music.
I can also play the didgeridoo.
Japanese
Boardgames/card games - Lord of the Rings LCG, Arkham Horror LCG, Munchkin, Pandemic, Hearthstone, Robinson Crusoe, Netrunner etc
Tabletop RPGs
Jogging
Bouldering
Cryptic crosswords
I tend to read non-fiction books about evolutionary psychology or the universe, and if I read fiction they tend to be old classics. I'd really like to read something modern, gripping and easy to read. Any recommendations??

• humanities
• books
• singing
• beer
• coffee
• socializing
• music
• electronic music
• guitar
• karaoke
• psychology
• language exchange
• boardgames
• tabletop rpgs

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Scotland, Spain, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United Kingdom