In 2012, I hosted a person that was hitchhiking across the US. She subsequently went on to travel the world, visiting 40 countries and after getting married to an American ex-pat in Australia and living there for awhile, she is back in the US. Anyway, she introduced the idea of couchsurfing to me, and although I joined in 2012, I did not do any couchsurfing.

In May 2025, I finally got to try couchsurfing, and it was amazing! My new cs brothers hosted me in Amsterdam, Madrid and Lisbon, and I was inspired by their hospitality and generosity.

A few things about me:

I am open, honest, curious, non-judgmental and like to laugh.

I am a 3rd generation Japanese American, retired semiconductor process engineer. I enjoy cooking, gardening, volunteering, reading, traveling, and the outdoors - whether walking, hiking, camping or backpacking.

Because I like to cook, if you stay with me as a guest, I would like to share at least one meal with you. So to check to see if you have read my profile, please let me know in your request if you have any food restrictions.

I am excited to join this community and create more lasting memories with some new friends.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy meeting people. Couchsurfing is an amazing way to meet nice people while traveling, and be treated with their kindness. I want to pay it forward by hosting folks. What a way to build a community. Peace!

Interests

• cooking
• walking
• gardening
• reading
• hiking
• camping
• swimming
• volunteering
• travel
• being in nature
• eating good food

Music, Movies, and Books

I like a variety of music...mostly old like me

favorite movies: Cinema Paradiso (Italy), Totoro (Japan), Inglourious Basterds (US), Babette's Feast (Denmark), Shall We Dance? (Japan), Strictly Ballroom (Australia), Local Hero (US)....gee, these films being pretty old kind of date me...I will have to think of some more recent movies...same for music maybe...

favorite books: maybe Lord of the Rings,
The Power of Vulnerability (audiobook)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook, wash dishes, and share candid stories about my life experiences - good and bad.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Cuba, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States