I live near the Peace Park in Hiroshima and have a small room available. Our house is old and a bit cluttered, with a garden and two medium sized dogs (Jindos). You'll probably stay in my son's room, as he's off in college.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

I've lived and traveled around Asia for over two decades and enjoy comparing notes with other travelers.

兴趣

Currently I'm doing some freelance community organizing projects, in which you are welcome to participate and your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

One Wednesday evenings from 5 - 7 at the local history museum (Rai Sanyo) we have a reading and study group for those interested in Japanese history.

• books
• exercise
• gardening
• history
• journalism
• japanese culture
• cooking and baking

音乐、电影和书籍

I like all types of music, depending on the setting and the occasion. Jazz music from the swing era is a particular favourite, as well as Blues. Artists like Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, and Paul Cebar could be mentioned.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

Organized a series of community recycling drop-off points and associated support groups that were instrumental in interrupting a plan to build garbage incinerators in each of the five boroughs of NYC.

教，学，和分享

Lately, I have been thinking about English Language teaching, in Asia mostly. Prior to this I was pursuing a Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies from the Univ. of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka.
Buddhist Studies
Community Organizing - I worked for a decade as a community organizer, and have a great deal of experience in organizing demonstrations, mostly around the issues of homeless rights and housing. I also worked for the Environmental Action Coalition organizing recycling centers, was a member of Community Board #1 in Brooklyn and worked on land use and tenant's rights.
My first degree was in Journalism and I've written many articles for newspapers and magazines. I also worked for several years in book publishing in New York City, as an editorial assistant and an assistant editor.
On the esoteric side, I studied Qi Gong while I lived in China, and stayed for nine months in Dharmshala, India studying with HH the DL and exercising my community organizing skills there.

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

A knowledge of the city and the local night life, such as it is in Hiroshima. A knowledge of Japanese history and Asian culture generally.

我游览过的国家

Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand

我居住过的国家

China, India, Japan, South Korea, Sri Lanka