Hello, my name is Michael. I am a cook from San Francisco. San Jose, my hometown is only one hour away. I am visiting Japan for the third time now and would love to explore this country more.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I would like to meet local people and make new friends. It is much harder to do so when you live alone. I am also looking for a place to stay on my trip to Japan.

Interests

I enjoy cooking, baking, playing basketball, going to shows, billiards, manga, traveling, and making new friends.

• cooking
• baking
• traveling
• billiards
• music
• basketball

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: indie rock/pop grunge, garage rock, instrumental hiphop, jazz, oldies, psychedelic rock, classic rock. I listen to Circa survive, nujabes, dj okawari, the dear Hunter, dresses, king gizzard and the wizard lizard, ghost beach, Allah las, grimes, the bleachers, the kooks, Alabama shakes,

Movies: the matrix, the shawshank redemption, 50/50, Clint Eastwood classics, slumdog millionaire,

Books: the five people you meet in heaven, invisible man, the alchemist

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Cooked at a 2 star Michelin restaurant

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to cook and speak English.

I would like to learn about you, your city, and language.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Knowledge of how to cook, speak English, music, and stories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Japan

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States