🌏 About Me

Hi! I’m JM, a Filipino living in Japan, currently based in the quiet and beautiful city of Hagi.

After a few years away, I’m back on Couchsurfing—this time with even more stories, experience, and appreciation for meaningful connections.

I live in a traditional Japanese house surrounded by the sea, a pond, and mountains. It’s the kind of place that makes you slow down and enjoy simple things—morning walks, good conversations, and shared meals. Living here has really shaped how I see travel: not just places, but people and moments.

By profession, I’m a teacher (JET alum), so I naturally enjoy meeting people from different cultures, exchanging ideas, and having conversations that go beyond small talk (but I’m also very down for random, funny, and light moments too).

✈️ Travel Style

When I travel, I’m not just ticking off tourist spots—I’m more into:

experiencing local life
trying everyday food spots
learning small cultural habits
and hearing people’s personal stories

I appreciate hosts who are open to sharing a bit of their world, but I’m also very independent and respectful of your time and space.

🤝 Why I Couchsurf

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

For me, Couchsurfing isn’t just free accommodation—it’s about connection, trust, and shared human experiences. Some of my best travel memories came from people I met through this community, and I’m excited to create more.

Interests

Sports: Badminton 🏸 Volleyball 🏐 Table tennis 🏓 Pickleball

• books
• photography
• drinking
• board games
• traveling
• eating out
• volleyball
• table tennis
• badminton
• making friends

Music, Movies, and Books

Book: I am a big Dan Brown fan. Read most of his books. I also like Paulo Coelho, Haruki Murakami, Nicholas Sparks, John Grisham, Neil Gaiman.

Movies/Series/Anime:
-Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Sherlock Holmes, Stranger Things, Lord of the Rings, Death Note
-Marvel Cinematic Universe, Disney, Basically sci-fi movies.
-Ghibli Movies (Watched them all), Yuyu Hakusho, Inu Yasha and a lot more.
-I am a Big fan of Amir Khan, the bollywood actor. I watched all his movies.

Music: Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Westlife, Backstreet Boys, Maroon 5

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed Mt. Fuji and solo travel in Europe for almost a month.

Teach, Learn, Share

🏠 As a Guest

I’ve hosted many people in the past, so I understand both sides of Couchsurfing.

As a guest, I: keep things clean and organized,
respect house rules and routines
communicate clearly
and always show appreciation (yes, I don’t disappear like a ninja 😄)

I also enjoy contributing—whether it’s cooking a meal, sharing stories, or just bringing good vibes into your home.

🍳 Bonus

If you host me, there’s a good chance you’ll get:

Filipino food (or my attempt at it 😄)
interesting stories from life in rural Japan
and maybe a few laughs along the way

What I Can Share with Hosts

You’re free to use anything that’s in my house. I own a car so if time permits, I’d drive you around to my favorite spots in the city. I can also introduce you to the community and live like a local. 😊

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, Philippines