I'm a super happy, positive person. Half-American and half-Japanese, I was born and raised in the U.S., but currently live and work in Japan. I love to travel, meet local people and eat local food :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am a host and user of Airbnb, and did not know of Couchsurfing.com, until a friend told me about it. I love meeting and sharing stories with fellow travelers, I think this is perfect. :)

Interests

• writing
• scuba diving
• swimming
• solo travel
• travel
• eating
• dance
• reading books
• meeting new people
• sharing ideas

Music, Movies, and Books

Cannot go wrong with Harry Potter haha

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hmm... one of the most amazing experiences that I've had was when I took a bus from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap in Cambodia (most people fly). I'll tell you more about it when we meet!

Teach, Learn, Share

I have worked in various industries, including teaching, pharmaceutical, engineering, medical, service (food and other), government, etc. and would love to share my stories and experiences :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, North Korea, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States