🌏 About Me Hi! I’m JM, a Filipino living in Japan, currently based in the quiet and beautiful city of Hagi. After a few years away, I’m back on Couchsurfing—this time with even more stories, experience, and appreciation for meaningful connections. I live in a traditional Japanese house surrounded by the sea, a pond, and mountains. It’s the kind of place that makes you slow down and enjoy simple things—morning walks, good conversations, and shared meals. Living here has really shaped how I see travel: not just places, but people and moments. By profession, I’m a teacher (JET alum), so I naturally enjoy meeting people from different cultures, exchanging ideas, and having conversations that go beyond small talk (but I’m also very down for random, funny, and light moments too). ✈️ Travel Style When I travel, I’m not just ticking off tourist spots—I’m more into: experiencing local life trying everyday food spots learning small cultural habits and hearing people’s personal stories I appreciate hosts who are open to sharing a bit of their world, but I’m also very independent and respectful of your time and space. 🤝 Why I Couchsurf
Interested in Bars
Interested in Beer
Fluent in Cebuano
Learning Japanese
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
For me, Couchsurfing isn’t just free accommodation—it’s about connection, trust, and shared human experiences. Some of my best travel memories came from people I met through this community, and I’m excited to create more.
Music, Movies, and Books
Book: I am a big Dan Brown fan. Read most of his books. I also like Paulo Coelho, Haruki Murakami, Nicholas Sparks, John Grisham, Neil Gaiman. Movies/Series/Anime: -Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Sherlock Holmes, Stranger Things, Lord of the Rings, Death Note -Marvel Cinematic Universe, Disney, Basically sci-fi movies. -Ghibli Movies (Watched them all), Yuyu Hakusho, Inu Yasha and a lot more. -I am a Big fan of Amir Khan, the bollywood actor. I watched all his movies. Music: Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Westlife, Backstreet Boys, Maroon 5
One Amazing Thing I've Done
Climbed Mt. Fuji and solo travel in Europe for almost a month.
Teach, Learn, Share
🏠 As a Guest I’ve hosted many people in the past, so I understand both sides of Couchsurfing. As a guest, I: keep things clean and organized, respect house rules and routines communicate clearly and always show appreciation (yes, I don’t disappear like a ninja 😄) I also enjoy contributing—whether it’s cooking a meal, sharing stories, or just bringing good vibes into your home. 🍳 Bonus If you host me, there’s a good chance you’ll get: Filipino food (or my attempt at it 😄) interesting stories from life in rural Japan and maybe a few laughs along the way
What I Can Share With Hosts
You’re free to use anything that’s in my house. I own a car so if time permits, I’d drive you around to my favorite spots in the city. I can also introduce you to the community and live like a local. 😊
My Interests
Sports: Badminton 🏸 Volleyball 🏐 Table tennis 🏓 Pickleball
