One
thing had never changed and that is our
friendship
We are arriving
at the best time and date
This summer I went
to Nagoya for my two weeks homestay program.
It was the best cultural and educational
experience of my life so far.
First and foremost I would like to thanks
my host family especially Masami Todo san
to make this homestay come true. Because
of her, this homestay was success. We had
a lot of communication and coordination
before the program start somewhere in May,
we want to ensure this homestay will be
enjoyable, packed with exchange activities,
meaningful and memorable. At last, we all
thumb up and celebrate our success! We had
a good match of host family and Malaysia
ambassador. We are suprise and happy to
arrive on the best time and session. We
are arrive on the day of 'Pottery Anniversary
Celebration', which there have fire work
near the beach side. It is beautiful and
memorable.
One
thing had never change and that is our friendship
This is my second
visit to Japan and stay with the same host
families. They had invited me every year
after my first visit to their family. They
are very kind and caring person just like
my lovely parent. After 4 years, finally
I make it to reunion with my host families
again. 4 years later, a lot of things had
changed in Japan especially my host family
lifestyle. Children had grown up, technology
had advanced, however one thing had never
change and that is our friendship. Our friendship
become more solid and understands each other
better.
Even since my first homestay in year 1999,
it had broader my view in term of relationship
with people and having some significant
influences in looking at my life and beyond.
This changes is simply because you have
live the daily life with the people in the
most advanced country and high discipline.
More or less it will directly impact to
your sub-concise mind. Just imagine that,
the way you live now can be totally improve
and change through the effective system
that everyday and everyone are practicing
and applying it. This is the unique lifestyle
in Japan especially their culture, community
and believes. You have to be there to experience
and feel it for yourself and understand
it.
Only
can be offer through cultural exchange program
Homestay to Japan
are really a rewarding trip for me. I had
learned skills of preparation and making
of Japanese Somen (cold noodle), noodle
which serve in summer season and a unique
and faster way to fold a T-shirt. Tested
baseball electronic batting game, experiencing
onsen, joined the primary school cleaning
day, went to Nagoya-city by train our self,
cycling around Tokonama-city, witness firecracker
scene in Japan Pottery Festival, visit to
the nursery school and sing a Malaysia song
to kids. Our program is packed with action,
fun, laugh, eating and every first time
experience that only can be offer through
cultural exchange program.
I am truly enjoyed all the daily activities
Many thanks to my
host family in Tokoname-chi Todo's family
(also include Yasutoshi Todo, Masami Todo,
Keishi Todo, Soshi Todo, Zenshi Todo &
Umi Todo) and Handa-chi Higuchi's family
(also include Takashi Higuchi, Keiko Higuchi,
Shintaro Higuchi & Daiki Higuchi). I
am truly enjoyed all the daily activities
with them through the whole duration of
my homestay. Most of my wish list was fulfilled.
You all have been so great and helpful to
me. Not forgetting Yaeo, Asada and Watanabe
family member and all other Hippo Family
Club member who help and support us during
our stay at Japan. I love all of you!
It is a pleasure for me to knowing all of
you. I am welcome all of you to visit Malaysia
in the coming future. I will be happy to
be your great host and guide to show you
my lovely and beautiful country.
I absolutely advice people who want to learn
Japanese culture, study Japanese language
and make friends with Japanese to apply
for homestay program!
by: Steven Kiyoda - Head Of Program
Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur |
Nagoya
Pottery Festival, firework at the beach side. Most of the ladies
wear kimono out to celebrate this festival
Daily
delicious home made Japanese meal by my host family. I love it ...
A day
outing. Osu town the shopping paradise. It is a good experience
that you travel Japan by your own. Your will then learned the transportation
system, road sign, town planning and people who lived here. It's
real adventure as you not really sure all the Japanese text surrounding
you. Just ask when you loss. People there are very helpful.
Nursery
school visit, we crowded by children. We sing a song and play together.
I am meeting 2 new little friends over here.
First
time hand on experience with Pachinko. It is a cheap form of gambling
for everyone in Japan. It is like part of Japan life. You can find
Pachinko in everywhere and every part of Japan.
