I'm a PhD student doing research in San Francisco.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love the spirit of couchsurfing, lending a hand and meeting people from around the world. As a student I can't always afford to stay in a nice hotel but couchsurfing makes it possible to visit more places on a tight budget, while meeting locals.

Interests

I started taking pictures with a DSLR when I moved to Singapore and needed something to do, and when I moved back to the US I bought a mirrorless Sony. I've been using it ever since! I like taking pictures of anything but especially sunsets. (I would take more pictures of the sunrise but it's usually too early for me..)

I enjoy hiking on the weekends, since there's so much around my home that I can explore.

And I play pingpong. :)

• photography
• hiking
• ping-pong

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I drove with a friend 1000 miles to see the eclipse and then turned around and drove 1000 miles back to get to work on time Monday.

Teach, Learn, Share

Anything you want to say in Japanese

What I Can Share with Hosts

The best places to see the sunset around San Francisco (and how to pick one based on the weather!)
Travel recommendations for any places I've lived

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Macao, Malaysia, Myanmar, Netherlands, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, Singapore, United Kingdom, United States