おかえり! Return students get ¥22,000 OFF – thank you for learning with us again!
About Our Host Families
All of our host families are carefully interviewed and selected.
We match each student based on their preferences (for example: distance to school, dietary restrictions, children in the household, Japanese / English speaking etc.).
Our families are enthusiastic about welcoming international guests and sharing their language, culture, and daily traditions.
Where You'll Stay
Our host families are located in Akashi and nearby cities — a coastal area known for its safety, friendly community, and beautiful setting near Kobe, Osaka and Kyoto.
It’s the perfect balance: authentic local life, with easy access to big city excitement.
Live the Language
Textbook Japanese is one thing—but speaking naturally, understanding real conversations, and picking up cultural nuances only happens when you live among native speakers.
Homestay gives you the chance to use Japanese in real life, every single day.
Experience True Japanese Culture
From daily meals to seasonal traditions, your host family will introduce you to the real rhythm of Japanese life.
Learn customs, manners, and the small but important things you can’t find in guidebooks.
Create Lasting Connections
A homestay isn’t just about accommodation—it’s about building relationships.
Many of our students stay in touch with their host families for years after their stay, creating lifelong international friendships.
Feel Supported, Feel at Home
Moving to a new country can be exciting but overwhelming.
Having a friendly host family gives you comfort, security, and a sense of belonging from day one.
You’ll never feel alone with your Local Life Japan family nearby.
Start Your Homestay Journey
Experience the real Japan — not as a tourist, but as part of a family.
Spaces are limited, especially during peak seasons.
👉 Start your application today!
Combine Homestay with Our Japanese + Culture Program
Most of our students join our Japanese + Culture + Homestay package, which includes:
- Japanese language lessons per week (small classes)
- Cultural activities (tea ceremony, Iaido swords, local festivals etc)
- Social events with locals (cultural exchange, volunteering, crafts workshops etc)
It’s the perfect balance of learning, living, and discovering real Japan.