I’m a novelist who writes about utopias and dystopias — worlds where humanity gets it beautifully right, and worlds where we get it heartbreakingly wrong.
California boy, raised with the sugar of Hawaii in my veins, I now own a little house in Otaru, Japan, and I’m chasing the full Japanese expat dream with wide-open arms and an even wider heart.
I’m a creative to my core — words, music, art, ideas — it all flows through me like second nature.
What I love most? Gathering with interesting, passionate people. Long dinners that turn into laughter-filled nights, deep conversations over coffee, spontaneous drinks that spark new dreams. Especially with fellow creatives — painters, writers, musicians, thinkers. There’s something magical about two creative souls connecting in real life.
If you have fire in your spirit, stories in your eyes, and a hunger for beauty, connection, and a little adventure… I’d really love to meet you.
Whether it’s sharing a quiet moment in Otaru, exploring a new city together, or just exchanging ideas across the world — my door (and my inbox) is open.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meeting strangers for coffee or meals are some of the best ways to make new friends and solidify existing friendships. It's a beautiful thing to share space, share food, share laughter,and share joy.

Interests

Skiing, snow boarding, snow shoeing. water sports, hiking, books, writing, esotetic philosophy, politics, art, architecture, folk medicine, music, language, and nearly everything else under the sun...or beyond it.

• arts
• writing
• books
• cooking
• chocolate
• politics
• music
• medicine
• eating
• startups
• tech
• automation

Music, Movies, and Books

I like the writing of Basho, Orhan Pamuk, Kim Stanley Robinson, and many others. I generally like my own writing too - more than 20 books written at this point.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Just one…no fair

Teach, Learn, Share

Life is filled with suffering. You already know that. More you know it’s not just you.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have some good stories and a warm personality. I've almost always arrived at a host's place and then left a friend's place. I generally believe it needs to be a two way street. I surf couches to meet new friends not to get a free bed.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Egypt, England, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Laos, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, North Korea, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, San Marino, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, United States Minor Outlying Islands, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Indonesia, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

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