What types of housing are available to me?
At KCP, you have two options for your lodging: homestay with a Japanese family, or dormitory. Dormitory life offers several advantages. KCP dorms feature private rooms and…
Lodging
What are some daily logistics in a homestay?
Utilities Utility costs are much higher in Japan than in the U.S. Use electricity and hot water conservatively. When leaving your room, turn off the…
What’s bathing like in a Japanese home?
The evening bath is still a ritual in many Japanese homes. The Japanese bath is for bathing purposes only, not for cleaning. Before entering the…
What are meals like in a homestay?
Your host family will provide breakfasts and dinners. (You will purchase your own lunch.) Dining with your host family is a great way to enjoy…
How do I blend in to my host family?
You will be both a guest and a family member. Please be respectful, always. To help you through your adjustment, offer to help with family…
When I arrive at my homestay, what do I need to keep in mind?
KCP staff will select your host family before you arrive in Japan, based on information you provide. On program arrival day at the airport, you…
I’d like a homestay, to practice my Japanese in summer term. What homestay families are available?
We support you in trying for a host family: homestay is a unique and satisfying experience. We will do our best to place you with…
Do some dorms have a meal plan?
Not always. See Costs.
Any dorm rules I need to know?
In general, Japanese dorms are more restrictive than American dorms. Dorms tend to be all-male or all-female, and people of the opposite sex are not…
What are some useful phrases in a homestay setting?
Greeting おはようございます / Ohayo gozaimasu / Good morning おやすみなさい / Oyasumi nasai / Good night (before going to bed) ただいま / Tadaima / I’m home…
