I started late, but when I was at university, I became fascinated with music. I sing, and play guitar and bass guitar in choirs and bands. I also listen to different kinds of music, from choral music to heavy metal, and like going to concerts. My favourite Japanese musicians are Utada Hikaru, Onmyouza, X Japan, Kiroro, and Momoe Yamaguchi. I went to a Kiroro concert in Hyogo-ken back in 2016, and while the concert may have been like any other concert, how I got the ticket and went to the concert venue was a journey in itself. It was absolutely worth it!

Before the pandemic started, I liked to travel to different cities and countries. When travelling, I like to visit the historical landmarks of the place, and try local delicacies, from the Vietnamese banh mi to the Portuguese port wine. Here is a photo of me cycling to the village of St. Nicholas in Wales, United Kingdom. I also came to Japan as a tourist in 2016, mainly to the Kansai region. So far I have visited 15 countries, and hope to visit more once the pandemic ends.