Hola!

Hi, my name is Meghan and I'll be going on a short summer homestay in Japan this July. I've already been once, but I was nine years and old and completely obsessed with Pokemon at the time; needless to say, I didn't exactly experience Japan. I'm in need of a crash-course in Japanese manners so I don't look like a complete *****! I've been reading up and know some basics, but I'll definitely be learning more before I go. I hope this site will be a good point of reference for me, because all the knowledge that seems to have accumulated here sounds useful. Ciao!

Welcome to the forum! Enjoy!

you have come to the right place. welcome to the forum

Greetings from the center of Japan, the Matsumoto/Azumino area, where the cheery trees have just peaked, and the sun is showing its best for Spring.

It's nice to have you here, and I hope you enjoy it. Please do look at all the things that there are throughout the whole forum, and post when you can.

I'm sure you can brush up enough for your trip over. Where will you be homestaying at?

Hope to talk to you later !!