Greetings!

My name is Elena, I am currently living in Japan and have been here since last November. I am living mainly in Kyoto but have been travelling around and working in various places such as Okayama and Osaka.

I've recently moved to Japan on a working holiday visa. Im particularly interested in working in the arts, I really love to paint and draw whilst I travel around as I find it a great way to document memories, people and places. I studied Textile design for three years in London and learnt the process of weaving (making fabric). Fabric is all over the world and I am really interested in learning new techniques and methods from different cultures. I find it to be a great a way to communicate with people.

I also love to explore places via bicycle, I would really to do a cycling trip in Japan so if you have any suggestions that would be really helpful! :)

Recently I have been working in Okayama at a Arts and Crafts centre where I was working on a permaculture farm, I'm interested in having my own farm one day so I would really like to find more work in this field.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like the idea of being in someone's home where everything is really relaxed and its just like hanging out with a friend.

Interests

• arts
• architecture
• music festivals
• japanese food
• reading
• live music
• cycling
• swimming
• eating
• films
• exhibitions
• weaving
• art exhibitions
• magazines

Music, Movies, and Books

Im really liking Amadou & Mariam at the moment - you should check them out if you don't them !

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Getting a working holiday visa to come to Japan..

Teach, Learn, Share

English, painting, cooking, yoga

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my interest in painting and drawing. I also really like cooking too, so I am happy to cook!

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Italy, Japan, Laos, Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

England