I’m curious and love meeting new people and experiencing different cultures. I’m Japanese and currently in New Zealand on a working holiday with my wife, exploring the country and learning from new experiences.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to connect with people around the world, learn about their cultures, and share experiences from my travels. Meeting locals and fellow travelers is a great way to understand different perspectives and make meaningful connections.

Interests

Exploring new places, meeting people, trying local foods, and experiencing local culture.

• traveling

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: J-Pop, J-Rock, K-Pop, and Western music

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Solo Hitchhiking: I hitchhiked across Japan alone in 3 weeks. In total, I have covered approximately 14,000 km—about one third of the Earth’s circumference—visited many amazing places, and met incredible people along the way.

Traveling with my wife: Traveled with my wife to all 47 prefectures of Japan.

Volunteer Work: I have participated in volunteer activities in Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka, I helped build a well in a village without electricity, gas, or running water.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach:
I can teach basic Japanese, recommend travel spots in Japan, and explain how to hitchhike across Japan.

Learn:
I want to learn about the culture, food, lifestyle, and personalities of each country or region.

Share:
I can share my past experiences and travel stories.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can help with language practice and share Japanese culture and travel experiences.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, Philippines