Hello!
We are a family of four living in Los Angeles.

With the belief that “Travel Is the Best Education,” I design learning experiences that help Gen Alpha children expand their curiosity, learning, and talents through real-world travel. Our family practices homeschooling and travelschooling, where the world itself becomes our classroom.

We live a travel-centered life with our two very friendly and active kids — Boy (9) and Girl (6). They love meeting new people, asking questions, and playing with travelers from around the world. The idea behind their names is simple:
“The Earth Is Our Playground.”

We named them with the hope that they would see the world as a place to explore freely, joyfully, and curiously — not something to fear or feel limited by. And just as their names suggest, they are growing up exactly that way.

Through homeschooling and travelschooling, our children learn from real-life experiences, conversations, and cultural exchanges. Meeting people from different countries, hearing their stories, and sharing everyday life together helps them understand the world in a very natural way.

That’s why Couchsurfing means so much to us. Hosting travelers allows our kids to learn about cultures, languages, and perspectives that they can’t always find in textbooks. We love welcoming guests who enjoy storytelling, cultural exchange, food, and meaningful conversations. Our kids are open, curious, and always happy to chat, play, and learn from our guests.

We live in an exciting loft in Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA).
Our place is about 5 minutes from Union Station by bus, and the bus stop is right in front of our building. You can also easily walk to a 7-Eleven, fast food restaurants, bars, and local spots.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I started Couchsurfing in 2013. My very first experience was in Zaragoza, Spain, where I met a truly wonderful host. That experience changed the way I see travel and human connections.

Since then, we have hosted over 200 travelers from all around the world. Through these experiences, we’ve learned that the Couchsurfing community is built on trust, respect, and genuine human connection. Because of that, we have never had a bad or unsafe experience, and we’ve always felt comfortable welcoming guests into our home.

Meeting travelers, listening to their stories, and sharing everyday life together has been an incredibly positive experience for our family. This safe and trusting community is one of the reasons we continue hosting and opening our home to people from different cultures and backgrounds.

Couchsurfing allows us — and our kids — to experience the world without leaving home, and it perfectly matches our belief that travel is the best education.

Our family life concept is:
“The Earth is Our Playground.”

Interests

I’m interested in travel as a form of education and storytelling. I believe real-life experiences — meeting people, sharing conversations, and exploring new places — are some of the best ways to learn, especially for children.

I’m passionate about travelschooling and worldschooling, and I enjoy designing learning experiences based on curiosity rather than fixed curriculums. Cultural exchange, food, and everyday conversations are a big part of our learning and lifestyle.

I love talking with travelers about their journeys, cultures, and values, and sharing simple moments together at home.
For our family, the world is not something to fear — it’s an open playground to explore.

🔶What I’m most curious about right now

Right now, I’m especially curious about spicy food cultures around the world.
I’d love to talk with people from countries known for spicy dishes — for example, Korean kimchi, Thai tom yum soup, or Mexican salsas and chilies.

I’m really interested in how children grow up with spicy food in different cultures.
At what age do kids usually start eating spicy food? Do they begin with non-spicy or mild versions and gradually adjust? Or is spice simply a natural part of everyday meals from a young age?

As a parent raising children through travelschooling, I find these everyday food habits fascinating. Food tells us so much about culture, family life, and how children are introduced to their traditions.

If you come from a culture with spicy food, I’d love to hear your experience and stories.

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Music, Movies, and Books

One of my favorite books is The Alchemist.

This book didn’t just inspire me — it actually shaped one of my real journeys.
Guided by The Alchemist, I traveled through Andalusia in Spain and crossed over to Tangier, Morocco, following the same path where cultures, deserts, and stories meet.

Walking through those places, I felt as if the boundary between fiction and reality disappeared. The landscapes, the people, and the atmosphere made me truly understand the book’s message — that when you follow your curiosity and listen to the world, the journey itself becomes your teacher.

That experience deeply influenced the way I travel, live, and raise my children. I believe stories don’t end on the page — they continue when we step into the world ourselves.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I’ve turned travel into a way of life and education for my family.

I’m deeply familiar with the Grand Circle area in the U.S. — including the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Arches, and White Sands. When I first saw the Grand Canyon, I truly felt the power of the Earth, and that experience changed how I see this planet.

Since 2012, we’ve also traveled to Fairbanks, Alaska every winter, after I fell in love with the Northern Lights. Experiencing the aurora again and again taught me patience, respect for nature, and how powerful real-life experiences can be.

Along the way, we’ve hosted over 200 travelers from around the world through Couchsurfing, welcoming them into our home with our children. Through travel, hosting, and daily life, I’ve learned that the world is built on trust — and that it’s a far more open and beautiful place than many people imagine.

Teach, Learn, Share

🔶Teach

I’m happy to share Japanese language and culture, as well as our approach to travelschooling and homeschooling.
If you’re curious about learning through travel, raising children outside of traditional school systems, or designing learning experiences based on real life, I’m always open to conversations and sharing what has worked for our family.

🔶Learn

I love learning from travelers.
I’m especially interested in your language, culture, daily life, values, and food. Hearing how people grow up, learn, and live in different parts of the world is one of my favorite parts of hosting. Every guest brings a new perspective, and I truly believe we learn the most through real conversations.

🔶Share

I enjoy cooking Japanese food, and I’d love to cook together or share meals at home.
If you’d like, I’d also love for you to cook a dish from your country so we can enjoy it together and exchange stories around the table. I’m also happy to learn and practice your language — even just a few words or phrases — and I’d love it if you could teach us how people really speak in everyday life.

For us, sharing food, language, and stories is one of the most natural and meaningful ways to connect.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share stories from my travels across the U.S. and beyond, especially from places like the Grand Circle and Alaska, where I’ve spent many years exploring nature and culture.

I’m happy to share insights about travelschooling and homeschooling, and what it’s like to raise children through real-world experiences rather than traditional classrooms.

I can also share Japanese culture and language, and I often cook simple Japanese meals to share with my hosts. I enjoy exchanging everyday food stories and learning how people live in different parts of the world.

Most of all, I bring curiosity, respect, and genuine conversation. I value trust, cultural exchange, and meaningful connections, and I always try to be a thoughtful, open-minded guest in someone’s home.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cuba, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States

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