Lodging

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…

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…

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…