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 Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:18 am
In 3 days (gulp!) I'll be making that incredibly long flight into Japan to be an exchange student. I'll be living in Kumamoto for 5~6 months. Does anyone have any tips to make homestay easier? Perhaps someone knows some slang from the Kumamoto/Nagasaki region? Anything at all, really! 3nodding
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Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 8:13 pm
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Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 2:00 am
Be polite whereever you go so that you wouldn't offend anyone. also, try to adapt to them and to their lifestyles. good luck and have a safe trip! biggrin
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Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:10 am
I homestayed in Osaka so I don't know any slang from the region you're going to.. But there are some things you should know.
Pack light-- meaning, dont bring something if you know you aren't going to need it. It'll be hot and muggy in Japan right now, so bring summer clothes!
Your host family will probably have you bathe before anyone else as a courtesy. Don't take too long bathing, but if they do prepare a bath for you, give it about 5-10 minutes soak. Do you know onsen etiquitte?
Bring gifts for them! Something that's american. Do you know how many family members there are? I remember bringing a mustang keyfob for the older boy in the family. Knowing about the family might help, but if you have no idea, just bring something nice that wont clutter up your suitcase too much.
Bring an alarm clock just in case-- I remember accidentally sleeping in one time; I felt really bad about that.
Uhmm.. that's all I can think of for now, but. Brush up on your japanese! They'll love you if you can speak any amount of japanese. biggrin You'll have a wonderful time, and do remember to take pictures with your host family. They're absolutely priceless.
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Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 1:04 pm
Ooo Japan. Hmm, never been there. But I want to go there. Just try to adapt to there style and try to be as normal as possible but remember to act polite and try to finish you're dish of food they bring you. =D
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Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 1:09 pm
Lucky, I wish I could go to Japan one day!
Sadly, I've no advice to give. But I hope you have fun!
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Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 2:20 pm
Chocolatepeep Ooo Japan. Hmm, never been there. But I want to go there. Just try to adapt to there style and try to be as normal as possible but remember to act polite and try to finish you're dish of food they bring you. =D
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Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:19 pm
As stated above, bring gifts!!! They'll love it. Maybe food/snacks. Food is always a good gift in Japan!
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Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:49 pm
Agreed! This year I brought Swiss chocolate, and it was well-received. 3nodding
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Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 8:19 pm
.That's so awesome that you're an exchange student in Japan!
How'd you do it?
...x
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Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 8:24 pm
I normally bring wine and foie gras (i come from france) just in case I would be a guest in someone's house^^ never forget a gift blaugh
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Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 11:10 am
aaah youre so lucky!! i really hope where i go to college and then if onto, hopefully onto uni there will be an exchange student. My firneds nrother made friends with a japanese girl on exchange~
i dont realy know what to say~ just be very polite and act yourself..but polite liek xD aha~ and gifts are good<3
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Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 10:54 am
I'll hopefully be going to Japan next summer, so I'm kinda wanting info too. Of course, be nice to everyone. Giving gifts(usually fruit) when you are a guest is usually customary. More than likely, you'll be the first to get a bath in the family. Remember your etiquette(sp?). Don't leave your chopsticks stuck vertically in a bowl of anything as it's disrespectful to the deceased. Don't forget to use toilet slippers if they have them. Say "Itadakimasu" before the meal, and "Gochisou sama deshita" after the meal. Remember, the lower and longer you bow to someone, the more highly you think of them. Those are just a few minor things I could think of, but I hope it helps!
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