[Fijian vibes in Kobe] “OPEN HOUSE” will lead you to a variety of Japanese Culture.

I work as an office worker by day, but I took a week's holiday to do a homestay here.
I went with the hope of finding a hint of what happiness is like for me.
Through communication with people I wouldn't normally meet, such as the neighbouring farmers I met and the dyeing experience, things that had been chaotic for me became much clearer!
The hosts were also wonderful people who were cheerful and honestly recognised the individuality of others, and thanks to them my self-esteem has also increased a lot!
I will definitely return in the near future!

It was only a month, but I met a lot of people, experienced a lot and got a lot of inspiration!
Before I went, I had no idea what "SUMIBILAKI" was like, but I realised that it is a unique space where wonderful people gather naturally and new ideas and ways of thinking are born.
The encounters with my host family and the warm local people, who value people-to-people links and communication, have become a treaseur for the rest of my life!
Thank you so much.
I will definitely come back to see you again!

The two weeks I spent in the homestay really flew by and I had a lot of fun! I gained so many valuable experiences and the loose and warm atmosphere with so many people made me feel at home. I am very grateful to everyone who helped me learn so much in the short time I was there!
Thank you so much.
I look forward to seeing you again!

I have been here for a week during my company's paid holiday period.
It was not a trip, but a life close to my normal life, and I was curious to try things I don't usually do, and this was the perfect place for me.
I met new people every day, talked with my hosts while doing DIY at home, went out with friends I had become friends with over here...
Anyway, I really enjoyed the environment where I could freely challenge myself with the spirit of trying everything!
I'm glad to have found a place where people who have been to that place once can wander back and naturally gather
and connect with each other!
Even when I go back to my daily life, I will try my best to remember this experience from time to time and look forward to the day when I can go back again!
Thank you so much.

It was very comfortable to spend time with residents from different backgrounds like a family.
I was happy to eat dinner with about 10 people around one table, BBQ in the garden, take a walk while listening to the sound of insects, and all these experiences we could not have had if we lived in the city.
I felt that this is a good place for those who want to enjoy both living in nature and sightseeing, as it has good access to Sannomiya and sightseeing can also be enjoyed!
I am planning to visit again ^^^.

I stayed for a week with my two children (3 years old).
I was very apprehensive about my plans and the environment before I went, but my host family, the other people staying and everyone visiting were all like 'everything is welcome!!!' so that's why I really enjoyed my stay.
They also took us to farmers they knew and gave us farming experiences, we painted a chicken coop where they had recently started raising chickens, and we went to collect insects, which is something you can't usually do in the city. My children were very happy to have these experiences.
I felt that my hosts value the connections they make with people and that this is what brings people to them.
I would like to go back again.

My son and I stayed with a homestay in KELEKELE for six days and five nights.
I was also looking forward to hearing about the experiences of two people who had spent time in Fiji as Cooperation Volunteers.
I actually met them and heard directly from them about their current activities and future prospects, I was quite influenced by them.
I was also inspired by my interactions with the long-term residents there.
I enjoyed the daily conversations, immersed myself in the work and had a very productive time.
It is a place where you feel like you are shaping your own life. I feel like I have been exposed to a multicultural environment while I am in Japan.

I stayed at Kerekere for a week.
Before I went, I was worried that I wouldn't get on with my hosts, but I enjoyed talking to everyone from day one.
I am not good at challenging already established relationships, but I had no difficulties with communication because my hosts were very kind. This is also because of the variety of people who came to the house due to their new idea of sharing with the public called 'SUMI HILAKI'.
Also, outside the house, I could talk with people with a lot of experience through DIY and farming experiences. It was a valuable experience to hear stories from senior people, such as why they decided to start farming and why they decided to open a shop.
I will go back to visit again!
Thank you very much.