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Overview

  • 28 references 21 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Japanese, Yue (Cantonese)
  • 34, Male
  • Member since 2011
  • 3D animator, English teacher
  • Bachelor's Degree in Animation and Visual Effects
  • From San Francisco, California
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About Me

Hey guys!

I've been living in Japan for the past 3 years and still loving every second of it! I love going out, meeting people, and just plain having fun. If you're around, let's meet up!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I had my first couchsurfing experience in Tokyo when I visited for the first time 2 years ago. I had made no plans for what I was going to do once I got there; not even where I was going to stay for the night. Just bought a bus ticket, strapped on a backpack, and headed out.

To be honest, the first two days were pretty lonely since I didn't know anyone in the city. On the third day, I heard there was a CS meeting so I decided to go there to meet some new people. It was so easy to make friends there! One of them even offered me a place to stay for the night! I loved the experience so much, I decided to start hosting as soon as I got back to where I was living in Kyoto! I've since moved to Tokyo and have been really happy here!

Who I've hosted so far:
January 2013
France - 1
Germany - 1
Poland - 2
Canada - 1
America (New York) - 1
Australia - 2
Switzerland - 1

February 2013
UK - 1
New Zealand - 1
America (Illinois) - 2
Netherlands - 2
France - 2
Germany - 1

March 2013
America (North Carolina) - 1
Switzerland - 1
UK - 1

April 2013
France - 1
Poland - 2
Malaysia/Norway - 2
Canada - 1
Poland - 2
Bulgaria - 1

Total: That's 30 different people in four months with an average of 2 surfers per week!

Interests

I have a huge passion for dancing so that's what I spend most of my free time doing. Particularly hip hop, popping, bboying, and new style hustle!

  • dancing
  • walking
  • partying
  • drinking
  • shopping
  • socializing
  • backpacking

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've had the rare opportunity to practice Japanese taiko drumming for 2 years while I was in Kyoto. I've even done several live performances in public!

I also worked as a 3D animator on the game "The Walking Dead" when I was working at Telltale Games. It won the Game of the Year award of 2012!

I'm the organizer of a street dance meetup group in Tokyo!

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to dance so if we ever meet, I'll teach you something!

What I Can Share with Hosts

If you stay with me, you'd better be prepared to chat! I like to talk about my guests' background and show people around the city. Eating, drinking, window shopping, partying, I try to make the most out of your limited time here!

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States

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