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Tokyo is a city I had dreamed about for years — neon streets, ancient temples, food stalls glowing at midnight. But instead of booking a hotel, I chose something different: a seven-day homestay with a local family. What followed wasn’t just a vacation — it was one of the most…

Tell us about your homestay experience. Staying at Kyoko’s home in Nerima was one of the best decisions I made for my trip. From the moment I arrived, I felt comfortable. Her warmth and hospitality made my stay smooth, and the quiet residential area gave me a sense of stability.…

Tell us about your homestay experience. It was my first time experiencing a homestay at the age of 43. Usually, when traveling, I book a room or an apartment in the country I am visiting and make detailed plans for places to visit, see, learn about, or eat at. However,…

Tell us about your homestay experience. Our first ever real homestay experience, and it was amazing! We have booked ‘homestays’ before on other platforms during our travels around Asia, in search of that authentic local experience. Unfortunately these all turned out to be small homely hotels, more akin to a…

Staying with the host family while in Japan was an amazing experience Throughout my stay they were very accommodating and genuinely cared for my wellbeing, always asking if there were any foods I would like to try, anywhere I would like to go, and also caring for me when I…