Hi Everyone, I’m fairly new to this subreddit but I’m planning to live in Okazaki for about 4 months (hopefully in a homestay) this upcoming September/October – December. I plan to go to the Yamasa Language school to learn Japanese and also get involved with some volunteering in the local area. If anyone has either lived in the area near Okazaki, or attended the Yamasa Institute, please share your experiences with me!
I want to advance my Japanese, which is currently at a very basic N5 level, and would like to get involved in local sports clubs if they have any, and make some friends there. I was thinking rock climbing, frisbee, volleyball (which im very beginner at), and also saw futsal (never done it but looks very interesting and would love to try). I’ve also recently gotten into OP TCG so if anyone knows about any card game community there please let me know!
I’m not familiar with Aichi at all. I’ve only been to Japan once in my life, which was last year, and stayed less than a month and visited Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka with friends, and Maizuru by myself. I loved the vibe of the city life in Tokyo and Osaka, and though Kyoto was quiet compared to the others, it was very beautiful. I went to Maizuru for two nights and it was a completely different experience from the rest. First off I was completely by myself this time, and secondly, Maizuru was a very small town with not many English speakers. I knew almost no Japanese at the time so I found it to be quite lonely. However I did end up having a great time by myself exploring the nearby parks and then going to Amanohashidate. I had a few worries/questions regarding life in Okazaki and attending the Yamasa Institute: – What kind of community service opportunities are available, specifically for someone who is at a beginner Japanese level?
* Can I get involved in sports in the area and what did you get involved with to make friends?
* What are ways to find homestays or a sharehouse in the area?
* What are some fun things to do on weekends (I will be having most weekends free)
* What kind of people live in Okazaki
Thanks in advance everyone 🙂
by Shallteer