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Student Voice: A 14-Year-Old Australian Student’s Homestay Experience in Japan

Blog / 30/01/2026

We are delighted to share the experience of Alison, a 14-year-old student from Australia, who joined our homestay program in Japan from December 28, 2025 to January 18, 2026. 🏠 Warm and Welcoming HomestayDuring her three-week stay, Alison lived with the Saito and Yayoi family in the Saitama/Tokyo area. She described her homestay experience as […]

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A Warm Welcome at a Local Japanese High School

Blog / 23/01/2026

One of the most meaningful experiences during her stay was the opportunity to attend a local Japanese high school on a trial basis. From the very first day, the students welcomed her with genuine kindness.Although she is naturally shy and not very talkative at first, the local students did not hesitate to approach her. They

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A Memorable Winter Study Experience in Japan

Blog / 16/01/2026

At Sumire Education Centre Co. Ltd., we are delighted to share one of our recent short-term study and homestay experiences in Japan. A 14-year-old girl from Melbourne, Australia, who loves manga and is eager to further improve her Japanese, spent three wonderful weeks staying in Saitama(30 minutes to Tokyo). During her time in Japan, she

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Your Essential Checklist for Short-Term Study Abroad & Homestay in Japan

Blog / 04/12/2025

Are you planning a short-term study abroad program in Japan (up to 90 days)?And will you be staying with a Japanese host family during your trip? Short-term study programs are an exciting opportunity—you will experience a rich culture, advanced technology, delicious food, and warm hospitality. Also experience Japanese language and everyday life—especially if you are

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Three Chinese High School Students Experience a 3-Day Homestay in Japan!

Blog / 18/07/2025

At Sumire Ryugaku, we don’t just support students going from Japan to Australia — we also welcome international students who want to study or experience a short stay in Japan. Among our many programs, the most popular is the homestay program, where students live with a Japanese family and experience real daily life in Japan.

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1 week Homestay Experience in Fukuoka

Blog / 14/01/2025

This time, a participant in our Homestay in Japan program is a 16-year-old male high school student from Australia with a background in Japanese. Taking advantage of Australia’s long summer vacation, he participated in a program in Fukuoka that combined a one-week homestay experience with Japanese language learning. Usually, he studies Japanese online once a

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A 15-Year-Old Girl’s One-Month Experience in Fukuoka

Blog / 20/08/2024

Hello!Today, we’d like to share the experience of the student, a 15-year-old high school student from Canada, who came to Japan for a study abroad program. Learning Japanese and Making New Friends She came to Japan to study Japanese and spent a month living in Fukuoka. While attending a language school in Fukuoka, she dedicated

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We support international students who want to study abroad in Japan!

Blog / 26/03/2024

Hello everyone! Have you had a chance to read the study abroad report from Sumire Homestay in Japan that I’ve shared over three occasions? Great supporting from Sumire staff in JapanArrangements with reliable host familiesinteractions with local high school studentsThe first Japan study abroad experience has been a great success! The most effective way to

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Sumire Homestay program has started！ (Private Edition)

Blog / 12/03/2024

Hello. We’ve been delivering a series of blog posts featuring the experiences of the first commemorative student of Sumire Japan Study Abroad, and this installment marks the final chapter. This time, we’ll report on his private life during his study abroad in Japan. During the latter half of his 12-day study abroad period, he had

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Sumire Homestay program has started (School Edition)

Blog / 24/01/2024

In the previous installment, we discussed the story of a male exchange student who came from Australia. Now, let’s continue. During Sumire Homestay program in Japan,He was able to attend classes at a Japanese high school! Since He joined the international class,Japanese high school students eager to study English welcomed him warmly. According to him,He

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