ABOUT MY CITY
I live in Kichijōji in Tokyo. If you like eating, Ghibli by Hayao Miyazaki like Totoro(Ghibli museum is in the city) or peaceful atmosphere, you will be happy! Also it's 15mins from Shibuya and Shinjuku (Tokyo center).
I grew up in Ibaraki prefecture which is near Tokyo, famous for Nattō.

ABOUT ME
I'm a university student. I study Economics but I’m not enjoying it that much haha. Since I'm a student, I have a lot of free time so I can probably guid you and go out to have lunch/dinner.

FOR SMOKERS
I can host smokers, but you can't smoke in my room nor on the street (It's forbidden). So you have to go to smoking area to do it. Since that, I don't recommend smokers to stay at my place. But if you’re fine with it, you’re welcomed!!

IMPORTANT
My room is a typical room for a university student in Tokyo. It's not big enough for hosting 2 travelers.
Please write my name "Ryuichi Kawakami" at the bottom of your request if you've read my profile so that I can tell that you’re not copying and pasting.

SOCIAL MEDIAS
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/ryuichi.kawakami.336
Instagram : http://Instagram.com/ryuichiiiii
Twitter : http://twitter.com/rk__alex

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

AN EXPERIENCE IN MELBOURNE:
I stayed in Melbourne for a month. My host family was amazing and their policy was "Treat people like you want to be treated".

LEARN, CURE IGNORANCE AND GROW:
I’m a very curious person!!!

IMPROVE MY ENGLISH:
Couchsurfing is way better than English class.

Interests

SCUBA DIVING:
I usually dive once or twice a month. Sometimes I go to Okinawa for it. I also enjoy other marine activities.

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY
I like it but I’m not good at it at all haha I’m looking for great teachers on CS!

CAMPING:
I camp with my family.

COOKING & EATING:
I love to cook and eat! I know so many good restaurants around my place.

TRAVELING:
Of course!

GARDENING:
It's so peaceful and nice haha

TECHNOLOGY:
New technologies are always super exciting!

• design
• photography
• technology
• traveling
• camping
• scuba diving
• food

Music, Movies, and Books

MUSIC:
My taste always changes so I don't know...

MOVIE:
I don't really watch movies but I enjoy any kind of movies.

BOOK:
I don't read books usually but I love visual dictionaries.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Camino de santiago

Teach, Learn, Share

TEACH:
Japan (Language/People/Cooking/Politics)
Traveling--Tips, experiences etc.

LEARN:
Cultures in your countries-- Of course!!
Languages(English/French/Spanish)--I hardly speak French and Spanish because I'm an extreme beginner. So teach me!
Traveling--Tips, experiences etc.
Photography--I use Sony α5100
Cooking--Please teach me your native meals! I'm not picky at all!

What I Can Share with Hosts

JAPANESE CUISINE:
Sushi, rice bowls, Okonomi-yaki etc...

MY TRAVEL EXPERIENCES:
I’m an expert at traveling in Spain and France!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Macao, Monaco, Russian Federation, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan