Japanese guy from the US - trying to make this world a better place as an aid/ development worker.

My home is North America, my cultural roots are in Asia, I've left my heart in South America, currently fascinated by Africa, and I'd love to live in Europe again one day.

Most people call me Yui for short. You should too.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Why not?

Interests

• education
• human rights
• cooking
• reading
• outdoor activities
• tennis
• social justice
• sustainable development
• watching football

Music, Movies, and Books

Artist: Erlend Øye, Movie: The Goonies, Author: Roberto Bolaño

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I spent 2 wonderful months in southeast Turkey, managing an emergency programme for thousands of displaced families affected by the crisis in Syria. I worked with the most inspiring and kindhearted group of Turkish, Kurdish, and Syrian colleagues and it was life changing.

Teach, Learn, Share

Culture, language, religion, philosophy... you name it.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Lots and lots of travel stories. Good laughs and friendship.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bolivia, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Gambia, Germany, Guinea, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Laos, Latvia, Liberia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, San Marino, Senegal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vatican City State, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Afghanistan, Argentina, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, United Kingdom, United States

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