Hey, I’m Yuto from Japan 🇯🇵 — traveler, entrepreneur, and music lover.

I’ve explored all 47 prefectures of Japan 🗾 and I like finding real local spots: small cafés, coastal towns, and places most tourists never see.

I lived 3 years in the U.S. 🇺🇸 (mostly Hawaii 🤙🏝), did a 2-month road trip across “35 states🇺🇸” and I’ve visited 🇮🇹 🇨🇦 🇲🇽 🇦🇪 🇸🇦 🇹🇼 🇨🇳 🇻🇳 🇵🇭 🇸🇬 🇴🇲 🇶🇦 🇧🇭 🇪🇬so far. My long-term goal is to visit every country in the world 🌍✈️

I like meeting new people, discovering new places, and understanding local life — culture, food, daily routines, and history — through real conversations.

What matters most to me is trust, honesty, and respect. 🤝

For me Couchsurfing isn’t “a free place to sleep,” it’s an exchange. I try to contribute and bring good energy, not just take.

When I stay with someone:
• I keep the place clean 🧼
• I follow house rules and quiet hours
• I can help with small things if it’s useful
• I communicate clearly and I don’t bring drama

I don’t smoke 🚭 and I rarely drink.

I hold a Bachelor of Law from Keio University (a top private law faculty in Japan 🎓), and I’m an open-minded traveler who likes good conversation, walking around new cities, and learning how people actually live.

Right now I’m traveling full-time, so I can’t host at the moment — but I’m planning to start hosting later this year (most likely Tokyo or Honolulu). I want to return the hospitality I’ve received.

If you’re up for it, I’m always down to meet, talk, and explore an area you’re proud of. I’m straightforward, respectful, and reliable.

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💼 What I Do

• Head of Business at an AI startup in Silicon Valley
• Founder & CEO of a marketing agency
• COO at a FoodTech company

I build things, I solve problems, and I like creating products people actually use. I’m also starting a small blog to share travel, music, and work stories.

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Personality

Open-minded, respectful, curious, reliable.
I believe good connections start with clear communication and mutual respect.

Not here for dating — I’m here for culture, conversation, and exchange.

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Interests

✈️ Travel & culture
🏐 Sports (I played in Japan’s national volleyball tournament)
🎹 Music (piano 10 yrs / guitar 4 yrs / drums / vocals / songwriting)
📸 Photography
📚 Reading & films
☕ Coffee
🍣 Great food / new flavors

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What I Can Share

🇯🇵 Local spots and culture from Japan (not just the tourist areas)
💡 Real talk about travel, culture, and building things (startups / AI / creative work)
📸 Exploration in the city — street photos, local neighborhoods, night walks

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Surfing / Hosting

I’m traveling full-time right now so I can’t host yet.
But I’m always open to meeting up, walking around the city, or grabbing coffee.

Once I settle down, I’ll start hosting and give back.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet kind, open-minded people, share stories, and explore new places together.
I’m traveling full-time now, so I can’t host yet—but I’m happy to meet for coffee, a city walk, or a local bite. Once I settle, I’ll host for sure.

Interests

Traveling, city walks, coffee & cafés, good food, photography, live music, volleyball, piano & guitar, books & films, thoughtful conversations.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Jazz, classical, The Beatles, Billy Joel, Ed Sheeran, film scores
Movies: The Shawshank Redemption, Top Gun, La La Land, travel docs
Books: Travel essays, psychology, creativity, startup stories

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

🌅 Chased sunsets across 47/47 Japan & 35 U.S. states (2-month Boston→LA)
🏐🥍 Volleyball nationals (Best 16) & university lacrosse selection
🎓 Keio Law — Japan’s most selective private

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach/Share: Japanese culture & food spots 🇯🇵, travel hacks, startup/AI/marketing, piano basics, photography walk
Learn: Local life, new recipes, hidden cafés, your city’s best sunset spot

What I Can Share with Hosts

Insider tips for Japan (beyond the guidebooks), coffee & café recommendations, travel photos, playlists, cooking a simple Japanese meal, and good vibes + reliability.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Mexico, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States