Hi, I'm a French artist living in Kyoto, Japan, for almost 18 years now...
After raising a family of 2 boys with their Japanese mom, I am now single and need to travel again as I used to do in my younger years (to Africa, America...). it feels essential to me to make life worth living, by meeting people and continue discovering how this planet is amazing !
I'm primarily interested in making new friends, exploring local culture and arts, and enjoying breathtaking Nature...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing seemed to me the best way to meet these needs while saving the money for what's important rather than expensive accommodation, but I must say I was only received twice on my trips... I'm a very easy-going person who can sleep about anywhere (old sofa, etc.), loves to cook and help for anything, and love chatting about any subject around a drink, esp. related to "being Human": philosophy, society, culture and politics, with mutual respect and listening...
I have received dozens of travellers in my house in Kyoto, some very cool and interesting, some others less respectful, alas (taking showers for hours or disturbing my old lady neighbours with noise at night) ...
I'm always happy to make new friends and help them visiting Kyoto, but I must apologize I'm always very busy (and tired) with work... and MOSTLY: please forgive me if I don't reply your request to stay. I receive many requests everyday and can absolutely not respond, so feel free to ask, but please be aware the chances I can help you are VERY low: so many people want to visit Kyoto and I already receive friends regularly !!!
I doesn't mean I don't trust you or don't want to receive you, ok? I'd still be happy to meet you for a drink, invite you to a party, or provide some help or advice if you need ... Welcome to Kyoto ! ; D

Interests

• culture
• music festivals
• live music
• philosophy
• art

Music, Movies, and Books

I love a large array of Music styles, but mostly around Jazz, Funk, rock, Latin and African music all the way to electronic creative stuff or bewitching ancient traditions like didjeridoo or Pygmee polyphonies...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The most extraordinary experience I've ever had was hiking up the Virunga volcanoes in Rwanda and meeting the mountain gorillas, even being charged by one !
But I have many others to share with you if we meet... ; )

Teach, Learn, Share

As a French living in Japan I can teach a lot about both languages and cultures, and also about drawing, illustration and art since it's been my job for 25 years !... : )

What I Can Share with Hosts

As a long term resident and a guide in Kyoto, I can share all the tips necessary to move around the city, my secret spots as well as events and parties with friends, a bicycle or 2, and of course my whole house with a private guest room + kitchen, bathroom and wifi...

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Greece, Guam, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Rwanda, Senegal, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Japan, United States