Not hosting from 22th APR till things settle down.

I recently resumed CS after 7 years blank(2018-2025) as COVID restriction is over and my children grew up.
I moved to Osaka city in 2020, close to Osaka station.
I need coordination with my family, so last-minute request is not welcomed.
Also, I do not know my family's schedule after one month from now.
Therefore, I cannot accept requests more than one month in advance.

I like traveling.
I try to be flexible in plans depending on the situation.

I work at the Kansai International Airport in Osaka. The nature of my work, I am familiar with the airline schedule. So adding your flight number is helpful for understanding what time you arrive/leave.

I have two sons, ages 7 and 2.
I have no pet.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My place is 1 stop(1.6km/3min) from Osaka station by JR train.
JR is a giant railway company in Japan with a huge network all over Japan.
You can also walk from Osaka station to my home, it takes about 30min.
If you use Kansai airport we can maybe meet before or after my work depending on my shift.

I want guests to be able to plan and act independently.
Of course I am happy to advise you but do not expect to be your tour guide.
I rarely do meet-up as I usually do not have enough time.
I have 2 sons and do not have a lot of free time.
If you stay on weekends I appreciate a lot if you can play with my kids.
My old son loves to play Mario and Pokemon.

I DON'T drink alcohol.
If you love to drink and have a party till the night, I am not the right person to stay with.

If you really like to stay at my place, read my profile carefully and send me rather personalized request.
I will decline most of the messages which seem to be COPY-AND-PASTED or not reading my profile.
I am carefully reading the request from a person with a few reference or a person with little profile as I live with my small children.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE since Sep 2013

Guests are from:

Argentina: 2
Australia: 4
Belgium: 1
Bulgaria: 2
Cambodia:1
Canada: 7
China: 8
England: 5
Equador:1
Finland: 2
France: 8
Germany: 7
Hong Kong: 6
India:1
Indonesia: 3
Iran:1
Ireland: 1
Israel: 1
Malaysia: 3
New Zealand:1
Netherland: 2
Philippine: 2
Poland: 4
Romania:1
Russia: 2
Scotland: 1
Singapore: 1
South Korea: 4
Spain: 3
Switzerland: 1
Thailand: 1
Taiwan: 7
Turkey: 1
USA: 12
Vietnam: 1

Interests

Aviation, Waterfalls, TV game(Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Super Mario), Animation(Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, Funeral of Freiren, Attack on Titan, HUNTERxHUNTER, One Piece etc)

• traveling
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• scuba diving
• skiing
• sports
• animation
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

J-pop music: Mr. Children, BUMP OF CHICKENS, Mrs. GREEN APPLE, back number, Official HIGE Dandism, End of the World, YOASOBI

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went on bike trip around Hokkaido in summer with my university club members for 3 weeks in 2007 and 2008.
100 times blood donations.
I got a private pilot license for a small propeller aircraft in 2010 Livermore US.
I am a National Licensed Guide Interpreter.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am interested in aviation industry and love to talk about it.
I can tell you Japanese history, culture and cuisine.
I will advise you on where to go during your stay in Osaka.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, Guam, Hong Kong, Indonesia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, New Zealand, United States

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