Homestay & Home Visit

By allowing foreign nationals to interact closely with a Japanese family, they will deepen their understanding of Japan and its culture through this unique exchange program.

• Must be foreign nationals who have a guarantor organization (referred to as “organization responsible for your application” herein) located in Japan.
• Must be international students currently enrolled at universities, community colleges or language schools within the Fukuoka metropolitan area.
• Among above 1 or 2, those who intend to carry out the following activities during homestay or home visit are not applicable.
  -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 .

About the Homestay Program

Fukuoka City International Foundation will introduce a host family to foreign nationals who wish to deepen their understanding and interaction with Japan by staying with a Japanese family and experiencing living with them, or by visiting them and engaging in pleasant conversation.

The Homestay Program period

As a rule, the length of homestays should be one week at most.  An introductory meeting will be organized accordingly.

Applying for the Homestay

Please send necessary documents to hostfamily@fcif.or.jp by e-mail.

As a general rule, the following documents should be submitted at least 3 weeks before the date you wish to begin your homestay.

• Home Stay Application Form
• A Request Letter from a Guarantor (Example) 
• A copy of the applicant ID (passport, student ID card, etc.)
• Schedule for your stay (if available)

About the Home Visit Program

Fukuoka City International Foundation will introduce a Japanese family that wishes to engage in continued interaction with foreign nationals.
Deepen friendships and mutual understanding by engaging with each other as you please, through conversations over meals or through home visits, etc.

The Home Visit Program period

The program period lasts basically three months.  An introductory meeting will be organized accordingly.

Applying for the Home Visit Program

Please send necessary documents to hostfamily@fcif.or.jp by e-mail.

As a general rule, the following documents should be submitted at least 3 weeks before the date you wish to begin your home visit.

• Home Visit Application
• A Request Letter from a Guarantor (Example) Except students
• A copy of the applicant ID (passport, student ID card, etc.)
• Residence Card (original)

• 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, however, are responsible for their personal expenses, such as transportation, telephone, sightseeing costs, and so forth.
• In the unlikely event of an accident occurring during the home-stay/home visit period, neither the Fukuoka City International Foundation nor the host family will bear any responsibility.