Yes, if you do not know my story yet, I’m here to tell you.

I participated the Youth Exchange programme hosted by Lions Club and eventually I got chosen and was transferred to Japan.

My host family stays in Tanegashima, an island off the southern part of Kyushu island. I took four flights including transit from KL to here. It was really quite a journey.

Tanegashima is a very beautiful island, with extremely gorgeous seasides, dazzling scenery, tranquil lifestyle, and generous people. It would definitely be a pleasant stay.

I was welcomed with open hands. My host family consists of four members, father, mother, son and daughter. They have been treating me very well. I have putting up quite fine with my host brother Kyohei Nishimura, he’s sort of funny and kind, and of course takes good care of me.

I was taken to the Tanegashima High School second day right after I arrived, and experienced something quite new there. As seen of TV, they can bring mobile phones, they do not have school rules about hairstyle and so on. What impressed me is that, they do have a lunch time at around 1pm and then will brush their teeth TOGETHER after meal, before next period.

Today I even went to the Christmas party hosted by Tanegashima Foreigner Society. It was quite enjoyable as there were a lot of activities and I even gave a speech there.. in Japanese!

Speaking of which, though I have learnt Japanese before, but I still barely speak it fluently. I can handle easy conversation, but when it comes to TV programs or formal events speeches, it was hardly understandable to me.

Will keep on learning and hopefully I can speak it fluently before I return home.

Stay tuned if you’re interested as I am gonna update spontaneously.

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