[No stores nearby] Get creative in daily lives! Enjoy nature as is in Fukui!

My four-year-old daughter and her dad stayed with us for six days during the summer holidays.
If I had to conclude, I would say it was a great experience.

Particularly good points (from the child's point of view)
1) [Experiencing the countryside].
We were able to experience the river, the stars, the sea, insects, barbecues and other wonderful things that can only be found in the countryside, free of charge.
My daughter was especially excited to see the star-filled sky.
We were also taken to a river play spot by our hosts in their car.(What a lovely host).
My husband was also very happy to see my daughter's big smile, which we usually don't see.

(2) [Building relationships with the host's children].
As you can see in the photo, there are two boys and two girlsin the host's house.
These children are very active and have light fights every day.
As they are close in age to my four-year-old daughter, my only child is very interested in them! She watched her siblings growing up fighting with each other in a curious way.
The host's siblings (especially the eldest) took good care of her and played with her all the time.
They enjoyed playing with fireworks and playing in the river together, being so noisy and excited.
I was happy to see my daughter so excited.

(iii) [Large amount of toys
At the host's house there is an overflowing supply of toys, including Lego, LaQ [Japanese Lego bricks], Thomas the locomotive, an indoor swing set and a make-believe set.
The space full of new toys was like heaven for my daughter.
She played with the toys from the time she woke up in the morning until she went to bed, all the time she was at home with the host's daughter.

Particularly good points (from an adult's perspective)
(i) [Learning English].
I was studying English, so I came here looking for a host where I could have an international exchange. I told my host,"I chose this host because I wanted to do international exchange!
I told them that I wanted to do international exchange and they arranged for a guest from Europe to come on the same day for me. Thanks to this, I was able to practise my English conversation every day and introduce my daily life in Japan to them in English.
Although it is not absolutely possible to arrange the day of their stay due to their availability, I recommend that you ask them if you wantto improve your English skills.

2) [Relaxing in a daze].
Parents, especially those with children, can relax in a relaxed atmosphere.
This is because children will be absorbed in playing with toys and playing with the host's children here.
It was the most luxurious time for parents raising children who cannot relax easily.

Thank you very much, I will go back in the future with my grown up LAN☻

We had a really fulfilling six days.
The magnificent view of Tojinbo (coast and cliffs),The children's international exchange, hide-and-seek at home,Cherry blossom viewing and camping with many people, walks in the neighbourhood,meals, potato planting, and so much more.
When I remember, I feel so nostalgic that it brings tears to my eyes.
I don't think I've ever felt like this before,
I think this is the first time I have felt like this in decades.
The hosts are so kind and gentle, I thought it must be because they are the ones who are loved by everyone.
From the other foreign guests, too, I received many important hints for my future life.
My daughter was able to spend time with people from other countries, It was a valuable experience for me as if I had sent her abroad for a homestay.
I met a lot of wonderful people.
We met many wonderful people.
We received the greatest service from our hosts with their greatest kindness and energy.
It was a fulfilling six days for my daughter and for me.
We will be back to see you again.
Thank you very much.

I have been a guest of yours for nine days.
I came from another country and was warmly welcomed.
I was able to interact freely in Japanese without fear of mispronunciation.
They took me to the Sea of Japan and to the tourist attractions in Fukui. So I enjoyed learning more about Japan.
I had many experiences with them, such as making miso, doing small jobs in the fields and playing with the children. It
gave me good energy from them.
Talking with hosts, other guests and friends,
I was able to spend happy and enjoyable time every day.
Thanks to you, I once again felt the importance of human connections.
Thank you very much.

I also fell in love with Fukui.
It was a very happy eight days.
I was worried before I went, but my hosts and the people around me were very kind and I was able to enjoy every day.
I was able to experience so many things, such as making miso, eating food, talking with people from overseas, and playing with children while interacting with various people.
I was able to meet many different people and broaden my horizons.
It was a very wonderful eight days.
I am very grateful. Thank you very much.

It has broadened my values.
Thank you for taking care of me for 10 days.
At first I planned to stay for seven days, but I felt very comfortable, I wanted to enjoy Fukui a little more, so I extended my stay.
The house is very spacious and we had bonfires, baked potatoes and roasted marshmallows in the garden, I had dinner at a friend's house,I was able to participate in workshops,I had a lot of interaction with people.
I was also taken on outings with them, Thanks to you, I really enjoyed my stay.
The children were very cheerful and energetic, and I felt very energised when playing with them.
I was taken care of by a kind and warm family, I was able to broaden my sense of values, It also made me think about my own way of life.
Thank you very much.

I was warmly welcomed by my host family and enjoyed every day.
Their home was as spacious as a secret base,and I was excited every day to enjoy hot sandwiches by the fire, handmade slides, exploring the house with the children and playing hide-and-seek with them inside the house.
I also enjoyed the cherry blossom festival, the farming experience, the picture-painting classes and Fukui.
I went out with them and was fulfilled every day.
I spent eight days with warm people and had a lot of new experiences in new places.
It was a lot of fun and I feel like my life has broadened.
Thank you very much.