When making a request, please request a date at least 2 weeks in advance. I have a deep appreciation for cultures from all around the world. In Japan, it is customary to remove your shoes when entering any home. Similarly, in my own home, I have a strict no-smoking policy. I have a few more customs and guidelines that I follow, which I can explain to you if you happen to be a guest at my place. While I consider myself laid back, I firmly hold onto my beliefs.

One important aspect of my lifestyle is being a vegetarian, which I have been for the majority of my life. However, I must admit that I don't always eat the healthiest foods. One guilty pleasure of mine is Japanese senbei. I also enjoy cooking, and I usually keep meat in the house for occasions when I have guests over, as I frequently host close friends..

Although I am presently residing in Japan I am Hawaiian born, Hawaiian blooded and a Hawaiian behaving Hawaiian. So you are not confused by any of my actions or behaviors or any of my Hawaiian friends you may meet or any of my non-Hawaiian friends that often practice Hawaiian behaviors, please check out the following link;

https://www.gohawaii.com/hawaiian-culture/traditions

This will provide you with a better understanding of the cultural nuances and customs that shape my identity.

After carefully considering the challenges others have encountered, I have made the decision to only accommodate single travelers who are verified members. I have come across statements such as, "In my own opinion, Couchsurfing is a society of free people and was created without any fee. Sorry, but I don't want to verify my profile."

I feel the cost of verification is insignificant compared to the value of a free night's stay. However, the verification process ensures that individuals are who they claim to be, and it provides an initial step in enforcing legal measures if necessary. It's a small investment that guarantees safety and trust. As a host who has never couch-surfed and likely never will, I have chosen to verify my profile. Therefore, I kindly request that anyone I host also be verified or you can send me copy of your passport.

While I have traveled to numerous countries and have stayed in hotels or with close friends, I have not experienced Couchsurfing with another member. I personally prefer staying in hotels and would never ask someone to host me. However, I am open to hosting others, and I want to emphasize that I AM VERIFIED.

On a prior occasion, a potential guest expressed that she hadn't found it necessary to be verified, and as a result, she did not request to be hosted by me. However, her attitude and reasoning in our conversation made it apparent that she expected me to change my mind and offer her an accommodation. Frankly, I found this line of thinking to be selfish and self-centered. Couchsurfing has provided a platform for people to save money while traveling, but it has come at the expense of those who have invested their time and effort into creating this wonderful tool. Yet, she felt no desire to contribute or acknowledge the efforts behind it. Even if I had been available to host her, I would have declined her request. There are far too many individuals in this world who are takers, and I refuse to support their mindset or philosophy. At my age, I have no tolerance for such behavior.

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Why I’m on Couchsurfing

When my nephew needed a place to stay during his travels, he discovered Couchsurfing, and it sparked an idea in me. I realized that I could be a source of joy and hospitality for fellow travelers during their journeys.

Interests

• music
• classical music
• national geographic
• history channel
• watching animal planet

Music, Movies, and Books

Most music, Imitation of Life, Cultural History books and true stories.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sang for the Queen of Tonga. Performed for Ronald Reaganʻs Taste of America.

Countries I’ve Visited

American Samoa, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Canada, China, Czech Republic, England, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Nepal, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Russian Federation, Samoa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Taiwan, United States, Venezuela, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States