Japan-born, Mississippi-raised, and currently attending Stanford as an undergrad. I’m enamored with the idea of exploring the world while also bringing the world to my home. Currently with fluency/working proficiency of 3 languages and looking to expand.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think there’s no better way to experience cultural authenticity than to immerse yourself in the environment of people who are already immersed in it, which Couchsurfing provides. I want to meet new friends that I can host if they host me first and vice versa.

Interests

• cumbia
• nightlife
• chess
• hiking
• bowling
• food
• ajedrez
• boliche

Music, Movies, and Books

City Pop/Surf Rock/Reggaeton/R&B/Jazz/Bebop/Bossa Nova

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I scaled Mt. Fuji for the first time just days after I went back to Japan (for the first time in 7 years).

Teach, Learn, Share

Japanese/Electronics/Music

What I Can Share with Hosts

*Stories as a bouncer
*What I did in Mexico! (D.F. and Oaxaca)
*What I did in Japan! (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, etc.)
*Late night food options on campus

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Dominican Republic, Japan, Mexico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States