This is a program in which participants stay with a local family and experience the culture and values rooted in everyday life by sharing daily life together. Through meals, conversations, and daily routines, participants can experience the “real local way of life” that cannot be found in guidebooks.
Recommended for
By spending time with a host family, participants can deepen their understanding of other countries’ cultures and local culture and lifestyles, improve their communication skills, and broaden their perspectives through connections with local people. This program is recommended for those interested in cultural exchange, as well as those who wish to gain a deeper understanding of local life and culture.
Basic Information
| Program Contents | ・Meet the host family ・Travel to each host family’s home and begin the homestay ・Prepare dinner, have dinner, spend time with the family, take a bath, and go to bed ・Have breakfast and experience daily life the following morning ・Farewell ceremony with the host family |
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| Duration | Basic Stay: 15:00~10:00 the following day |
| Participants | 3－6 participants per host family, up to 30 participants in total *The maximum number may vary depending on the season and reservation availability. |
| Cost | 【One Night with Two Meals】 ・Basic Stay: ¥9,460 / person ・Additional morning stay (10:00~12:00) or afternoon stay (13:00~15:00): ¥1,650 / person ・Additional lunch (12:00~13:00): ¥1,100 / person |
| Notes | *What to Bring: ・Comfortable clothing that can get dirty and well-worn athletic shoes ・Large bag (to carry all belongings) *A sports-bag style bag is recommended rather than a suitcase. ・Backpack (for activities and transportation) ・Towel (for bathing and wiping off sweat) ・Change of clothes (clothes, socks, underwear, and pajamas) ・Face-washing and toothbrush set ・Apron and triangular headscarf (used when helping with meals and during cooking experiences) |
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| Location | Minamisanriku Portal Center (Potential venue for the meeting and farewell ceremonies) 200-1 Itsukamachi, Shizugawa, Minamisanriku, Motoyoshi district, Miyagi 986-0752 Google Maps |
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