Homestay & Home Visit
Homestay & home visit program is available for International students, providing opportunity for cultural exchange to deepen interactions through staying with or visiting a Japanese family.
Homestay Program
Fukuoka City International Foundation (FCIF) will introduce a host family to international students who wish to deepen interaction with the Japanese by staying with a Japanese family and experience living with them.
Eligibility
Those who meet all the requirements listed below are eligible to apply for Homestay Program.
- International students with a proof of enrollment at universities, community colleges or language schools within the Fukuoka metropolitan area.
- International students who have a guarantor organization (referred to as “organization responsible for your application” herein) located in Japan, with willingness to interact with Japanese family.
- Those who will not engage in any of the following activities:
-Activities focused on commercial gain.
-Activities concerning political or religious activities.
-Activities that could harm public safety, order or good manner.
-Activities that could significantly affect the interests of specific individuals or groups .
*Organization responsible for your application refers to the place of study (e.g. universities, community colleges or language schools)
Period
Up to 1 week (maximum of 6 nights)
Application
Please submit the following documents to hostfamily@fcif.or.jp by e-mail at least 1 month before the date you wish to begin your homestay.
- Homestay Application Form
- A Request Letter from a Guarantor (Example)
- A copy of ID (residence card, passport, student ID card, etc.)
Home Visit Program
FCIF will introduce a Japanese family to international students who wish to engage in interaction at their pace, by visiting the family’s home to enjoy conversation and so forth.
Eligibility
Those who meet all the requirements listed below are eligible to apply for Home Visit Program.
- International students with a proof of enrollment at universities, community colleges or language schools within the Fukuoka metropolitan area.
- Those who will not engage in any of the following activities:
-Activities focused on commercial gain.
-Activities concerning political or religious activities.
-Activities that could harm public safety, order or good manner.
-Activities that could significantly affect the interests of specific individuals or groups .
Period
3 months
Application
Please submit the following documents to hostfamily@fcif.or.jp by e-mail at least 3 weeks before the date you wish to begin your home visit.
- Home Visit Application Form
- A copy of ID (residence card, passport, student ID card, etc.)
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Notes
- This program aims to promote cross-cultural interaction and goodwill exchange between foreign nationals and Japanese families. Therefore, it cannot be used for the purpose of receiving free accommodation and meals.
- The host families offer accommodation and meals at home, free of charge, on a volunteer basis. The participants are responsible for their personal expenses, such as transportation, telephone, sightseeing costs, and so forth.
- In the unlikely event of an accident/damage during home-stay/home visit, neither the Fukuoka City International Foundation nor the host family will bear any responsibility.