I'm a project manager, morning runner, and late-night guitarist.

Born and raised in a small town in Japan, I've studied abroad in California, Taiwan, and Korea, worked in South Africa, and traveled to over 30 countries.

Currently, I'm taking a gap period after working at an automotive company for 10 years. I recently returned to my hometown from a backpacking trip across Europe.

I'm here to connect with people from around the world and learn from each other.

I would also love to host people interested in experiencing the rural side of Japan or contributing to the community. My town, Iide, is part of the association called "The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan."

https://utsukushii-mura.jp/map/iide/

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

・I like meeting people from different countries

Interests

• education
• coffee
• running
• technology
• jazz
• guitar
• backpacking
• philosophy
• psychology
• meeting people
• craft beer
• languages and cultures
• beatles
• community development

Music, Movies, and Books

・Music: 70-80’s American / English songs
・Movies: Good human dramas
・Books: Business, Psychology, Classics

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I happened to pick up an American hitchhiker in Japan and it turned out to be a on TV show.

Teach, Learn, Share

・Teach: Japanese culture / Language
・Learn: Anything
・Share: Travel experience / Intercultural work experience

What I Can Share with Hosts

・Japanese language, culture and corporate culture
・Multi cultural work experience in South Africa
・Travel experiences / stories
・Guitar (it gets better when I’m drunk)
・Connection with good people across Japan
・Tips of traveling to especially rural areas in Japan

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, China, Denmark, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malaysia, Mongolia, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Rwanda, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Swaziland, Taiwan, Thailand, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United States, Viet Nam, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, Mongolia, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, United States