I moved to Japan in 2024 as an English teacher. I also do stand-up comedy and started Kansai Comedy; a fortnightly open mic night in Osaka. Previously I leant into social and environmental entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainability, systemic design and circular economics. I'm always planning my next adventure in Japan or abroad... I enjoy meeting new people and sharing life stories and a laugh. I've met some awesome people through CS and I'd love to keep meeting more!

Sorry, I may not be accepting couchsurfers at this time. So sorry… READ “MY PROFILE” and “My Home RULE” BEFORE SEND A REQUEST to stay in my place... FYI : please don’t ask to stay for more than 3 NIGHTS, because I’m the one who decides who can stay longer according to my conscience. I work early morning (4am), sorry if my alarm will bother you… I prefer experienced CSer but I don't rule out new members who want to stay.. At least you know what CS is, you can open this to read https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-7-deadly-sins-of-couchsurfing/ and don’t send me copy-paste request. For COUCHSURFERS who ask to stay at my place, after your stay has been confirmed, please confirm your arrival date and contact me as soon as possible if you don’t come. If you don't show up without telling me, that's too bad for other couchsurfers who need a place to stay. CURRENT MISSION I’m addicted to travelling abroad, and have a passion to travel the wold... #lol... Of course everyone say like that ABOUT ME I am Indonesian. Now I’m living alone in Osaka, Japan. So simple, right. But life is not that simple, Life has been teaching me to think twice before make decision. I'm a single mom with 2 colleger kids (21&20). But now, we live separately, I’m in Japan and they’re in my country. I let them live far away from me to make their strong character, and become their BFF to know what's inside their heart and mind, become a mom when they need hugs. Teach my kids about a hard life they'll face later. Family is everything to me, they give me all supports I need and spirit of life. But, It’s time to step forward leaving my comfort zone, because the world is so big and I want to see all. Let’s explore the world. PHILOSOPHY ASPIRE to INSPIRE before you EXPIRE ... You have plenty of time to explore different paths to enrich your understanding of both yourself and your surrounding world. Do not measure yourself against other people's limited thinking.

Hello, I’m Miyu from Japan 🇯🇵 Traveling around the world is my passion!! So far, I have been to 53 countries, and have live in Canada, Mexico and England 🇨🇦🇲🇽🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 It makes my world trip even better when I get to meet local people and learn their cultures 😆 I think it’s actually the best thing about traveling! After a year of solo trip in 2025, I’m back to Japan 🇯🇵 I used to live in Tokyo but freshly starting new life in Osaka ☺️ I’d love to meet both travelers and locals! I have a YouTube channel to share about my trips around the world especially to help people figuring out “how to” and show a bit of local side of the countries I visit. This is my passion :) Check out if you want! https://youtube.com/@miyutravel I also have Instagram @miyu.traveler *I don’t answer DM on Instagram, please contact me through couch surfing I’m looking forward to talking with you and getting to know the culture or just exchange stories from different backgrounds!

Am willing to meet people who grew up in other cultures and I want here some stories, jokes that you have had on your journey. Can take you around Osaka. Which is like Osaka Castle that is only 10 minutes from my place. Please feel free to contact me thx. If you are requesting for more than one person, please send me the CS profile link of the other people. My wife and I are always welcome to accommodate you.

Please make sure to read my “My Home” section before sending me a message. -------------------------------------------------- I’m a curious person. I love traveling because it allows me to experience cultures, history, cityscapes, and nature that are different from my own country. I also enjoy thinking about how cultures are formed and exploring those differences. In particular, I love modern architecture, design, art, and good food!

[NOTE] For guests, please read My Home page before you request. I will be back to Black Rock City in this summer. [PROFILE] I'm Ken, born in Kobe, living on Earth, Japanese. Fun, Unusual and Crazy is Ken. My Travel: World Odyssey: 23 Laps Round The World www.youtube.com/u23ken I am just traveling Round The World 23 laps. This is 10th round. Travel with Work, Study, Play & Love is my challenge. My Job: I am Agent, Blogger, Creator, Designer, Entrepreneur, Filmmaker...etc I founded an agency for students and travelers in Toronto and Kobe. I run tech and creative agency too. We are looking for partners who introduce tourists to Japan. My Hobby: I love soccer, art, music, movies and technology. I am a foodie. My Character: I am easy going. I prefer to stay homestay rather than hotels. I like to meet local people and hang out together. I like to introduce my crazy friends all over the world. We often reunion with my hosts, guests and travelers in the world. CS is just the beginning. Note: Foreigners say I am very fast for everything. You might think I am very busy and hurry. However it's normal speed for me. We grow up in difference culture. I work hard, study hard and play hard to keep traveling. CARPE DIEM, Ken [ABOUT ME] “Eternal Traveler” Japanese version https://amzn.asia/d/4bddRHG English version https://amzn.asia/d/bDARXmJ Youtube: www.youtube.com/u23ken Instagram: www.instagram.com/u23ken/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/u23ken/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/u23ken/

I have had some bad experience in couchsurfing. Two guys have come in 2017. The guy from Puerto Rico and Spain. Alvaro de Arco and Diego Acosta. Especially Alvaro de arco is very authoritive. He behaves like he is the owner at my place. These two have asked me to give some drinks and food. I am not their servant. Especially the guys from Puerto Rico and Spain were the most disgusting ones. These two walk outside on barefoot. They were asking all the time some drinks and foods. They asked me whether or not I have tried some pot. I have never used any drugs in my life. They are taking care of marijuana in Malaysia. That is what they told me. The main purpose of Couchsurfing is for helping the travelers so that they can travel smooth and enjoy. And there is another thing. If some couch surfer have some bad reviews, those make me wonder whether or not I can host those people at my place. Nobody is perfect for sure. Basic rules to be followed at my place : never sleep with nothing on : take a shower before going to sleep at night : please keep yourself clean. And there is one more thing. My place has a steep stairs,so if you travel with kids , please don’t send me any requests to stay coz there is no guarantee for the safety. I don’t want to see any kids fall from the second floor. Please understand. I am not a VEGETARIAN nor VEGAN. So if you are a vegan, it is better to find some other hosts coz I eat meats and fishes as well. And if you are a vegetarian,but eat the marine products such as fish or shell fish, that is ok with me. But It is difficult to host a vegan. I respect and understand the concept of a VEGAN, but that is not me. CURRENT MISSION The world would be able to be much beautiful and funny when we all mutually are bounded. In order to make our lives much worthwhile enjoying, the couch surfing is the key. I would like to exchange the culture difference and language exchange. ABOUT ME I am a Japanese male who has even living and working in Osaka Japan. I used to study and live and work in Canada. Now I am back in here and working as a tour guide. In terms of the foreign languages , I have studied English ,Spanish as well. Before I studied ancient Greek,but I forgot most of it. According to my family tree. My family name is related to Musahi Miyamoto. Because his mother maiden name is Toyofuku. The village where my folks are now is famous for this musashi. This is something I did not know very well.

CURRENT MISSION You can't stay unless you read my profile to the end In my house, a man pees by sitting down People who don't write your profile 100% can't stay I host only one group per week I finish work late, so I don't have time to hang out with you.I just provide a comfortable place to sleep. When you have time, let's go out for a Japanese dinner together.　 Reservations are accepted from one month in advance After giving permission to stay, those who do not accept within 1 days will be canceled There are people who do not reply because they are looking for places with good conditions .It is not possible to stay for just one night.Please stay for 2 nights and 3 days I live in Nakakagaya Suminoe Ward, Osaka City. I work until 8:30 pm 日本語が話せる人は長い時間ステイ出来ます I can not speak English, Japanese speakers can stay for a long time I'm too busy with work to guide tourists, Guest who smokes cannot stay People without facial pictures can not stay In my house, man must sit and pee. Those who can't do it, not allow to stay 日本人も歓迎します Why I start being a host of couch surfing? I wish that I can help people, even just a little :) ABOUT THE SURFERS These are the season you shouldn't visit Japan. There are 3 high seadons in Japan. Flight tickets and hotel prices increase New Year's holidays 28/12 ~ 5/1 Golden Week 28/4 ~ 5/5 Bon Festival 13/8 ~ 15/8 During these season hotel reservation will be more expansive. You should avoid these date above when visit to Japan. Osaka is a city with delicious food I want to share it with delicious Japanese food guests People who smell their feet can not stay （In Japan must take off your shoes just can step into the house） I've never had a guest with stinky feet like this intolerable - -I do not host those with incomplete profile,no profile and no face photos travelers. -Smokers are not able to stay -You should take a shower before sleeping everyday -There is no breakfast in my house -Meals are all eating out Please bring the towel and the soap which lend you to my house by yourself who doesn't have. 　　　　　　　　　　　ABOUT ME - I love Taiwan. -I like Taiwanese - I went to Taiwan 31 times - I am doing a small electronics store and tobacco shop in Osaka - I can not speak English well. - my place is non-smoking area - I do not pass house keys. (That means you have to go outside with me when I go to work in the morning.) PHILOSOPHY - I am interested in a travel or a drive personal computer. -Japanese are ethnic punctual - It is reluctant to very be delayed in time of promise