Hello! My name is Yuma.

I’m student in college now and I’m from Japan .
From August 13th to October 29th, I’m taking on the challenge of traveling around the world!
Through my experience in my school’s musical club, I learned the importance of connecting with people. On this journey, I hope to enjoy many conversations with people from all over the world.
Also, through my hobby of photography, I want to capture and preserve the many expressions of the world.
I’d be very happy if you could have a conversation with me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Through my round-the-world journey, I want to learn deeply about different countries and understand how they differ from Japan.
I believe the best way to do that is by talking with local people and experiencing their daily lives firsthand.
I hope to make friends through Couchsurfing, have fun conversations, and share meaningful moments together! 🌏🤝✨

Interests

I love taking photos! 📸
Even on my round-the-world trip, I carry both a DSLR camera (EOS RP) and a film camera.
I can’t imagine seeing the world’s beautiful landscapes without a camera! 🌏✨
I also make sure to take photos with the people I meet through Couchsurfing, so I never forget those memories.
I’d love to take photos with you too! 😊

• dogs
• culture
• singing
• photography
• chess
• music
• fishing
• sports
• history
• beaches
• nature
• camera

Music, Movies, and Books

Music 🎵
I love Japanese music! I listen to all kinds of songs—from older hits to the newest releases.
Let’s share our favorite songs with each other and discover new music together! 🎶
At university, I also performed in musicals, so I really enjoy singing too! 🎤✨

Movies 🎬 & Books 📕
I’m a huge manga fan—I have over 1,000 volumes at home!
Some of my favorites are One Piece, Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba), Naruto, and Bleach.
If you love Japanese manga or anime, let’s have an exciting talk about it!🔥

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I’m about to embark on a journey around the world.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can talk about Japanese culture, as well as places like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Japanese hot springs! ♨️

I live in Saitama, which is right next to Tokyo. Since I go to university in Tokyo, I’m there almost every day.
Three years ago, I traveled to Kyoto by myself and visited many famous spots, so I can also share a lot about that city.

I also used to work part-time at a hot spring, so I’d love to share some interesting things about Japanese onsen culture too! 🇯🇵✨

What I Can Share with Hosts

As I mentioned above, I can talk about Japanese culture, as well as places like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Japanese hot springs. ♨️
In addition, I can share stories from the countries I’ve traveled to so far—Thailand, India, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, the UK, France, Spain, and Brazil. 🌍
I’ve taken lots of photos along the way, so I’d love to show them and share my experiences with you! 📸✨

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Brazil, Egypt, India, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan