Meet Real Local Families — Not Tour Guides
Through our community of around 700 families across Japan, we match visiting families with local families based on location, children’s ages, and interests — giving kids the chance to connect with local kids and experience everyday life in Japan together.
3 Ways to Meet Local Families in Japan
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1. Meet Local Families at Community Events
Join a local community event with families living in Japan. Kids can play, create, and have fun together while parents connect too.A relaxed and easy way to meet several local...
1. Meet Local Families at Community Events
Join a local community event with families living in Japan. Kids can play, create, and have fun together while parents connect too.A relaxed and easy way to meet several local...
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2. Explore Japan with a Local Family
A local family with children close in age to yours will show you around Japan based on your family’s interests. Before your visit, we’ll create a group chat so you...
2. Explore Japan with a Local Family
A local family with children close in age to yours will show you around Japan based on your family’s interests. Before your visit, we’ll create a group chat so you...
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3. Cook & Eat at a Local Family’s Home
Visit a local family’s home, cook together, and share a meal around the table. More than a meal — it’s a chance to experience everyday family life in Japan.
3. Cook & Eat at a Local Family’s Home
Visit a local family’s home, cook together, and share a meal around the table. More than a meal — it’s a chance to experience everyday family life in Japan.
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It quickly became something he was very interes...
I wanted to connect with other humans, a family is ideal! Rather than doing all the same tourist stuff as everyone else who is visiting. I love traveling but I...
It quickly became something he was very interes...
I wanted to connect with other humans, a family is ideal! Rather than doing all the same tourist stuff as everyone else who is visiting. I love traveling but I...
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The kids really enjoyed playing bingo with friends
We decided to join out of a desire to get to know local families, to connect cultures. We had a great experience. The kids really enjoyed playing bingo with friends and learning...
The kids really enjoyed playing bingo with friends
We decided to join out of a desire to get to know local families, to connect cultures. We had a great experience. The kids really enjoyed playing bingo with friends and learning...
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Everyone was so welcoming and my daughter was i...
Prior to the trip, I asked my daughter what she wanted to do in Tokyo. Her response was “make friends” and so I was on a mission make that happen....
Everyone was so welcoming and my daughter was i...
Prior to the trip, I asked my daughter what she wanted to do in Tokyo. Her response was “make friends” and so I was on a mission make that happen....
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My kids had an amazing time
The experience was excellent and truly a highlight of our trip. Ai and her family were incredibly kind and welcoming, and everything felt natural and comfortable from the start. My...
My kids had an amazing time
The experience was excellent and truly a highlight of our trip. Ai and her family were incredibly kind and welcoming, and everything felt natural and comfortable from the start. My...
