Host mother has been welcoming me very well. She showed me basic Japanese mannerism's and gave me good recommendations for where should i go when traveling around Japan. During my first week host parents showed me the way to the station and the train route to my school.
The family treat me to a restaurant once and i am very grateful for it. Overall, I am greatly satisfied with the whole experience!
Madeleine, Sweden
I was a bit hesitant about doing a home stay for over a month at the age of 50. In the end, there was no need to worry as I was matched with a very suitable family. My host family has been very welcoming.
As the host father's work takes him away for several days in a row, I have spent more time with the host mother. She has been very much like a friend for me. In addition to cooking and producing some marvelous food, she is always helping to explain any words I don't understand in Japanese and often explains better than the dictionary! Although the host father works a lot, he has taken the time to take me to the local izakaya and meet the neighborhoods friends while at home.
I have been part of the family while also having time for language classes, friends, networking and sightseeing. I have had a great experience and immersed myself in the Japanese culture. I would recommend a home stay for anyone who is considering coming to Japan for a while.
Penelope, Singapore
My homestay experience with my host family was awesome. They were very welcoming and helpful and gave me not just a home stay experience, an experience that made me feel so like home. With them, I felt like I had a father and mother looking after me.
Host father drove me to Matsushima and we had good sightseeing and spent quality time together. Host mother also shared her hobby doll making with me and we had a great time learning how to sew a sock doll, and I brought a super meaningful "Omiyage" home. They knew I wanted a Matsuri experience, so they helped dress me up in an Yukata and brought me to their community Matsuri. The best part about doing a home stay is that you really understand the real culture, and feel the real omotenashi!
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