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Become family - travel to Okinawa and stay with a Japanese local http://www.meetlocal.okinawa When the Choi family arrived back at the harbor, their host family gave them a warm welcome. “At first, we weren’t sure if our children would get along with our host’s grandchildren because of the language barrier, but they quickly became friends,” “The host family’s residence was a large, detached house. It was extremely cute and reminded me of Doraemon’s house,” “We were shocked when we heard that this type of house is normal for Okinawa and that the shower and the toilet are typically in two separate rooms,” “We had an amazing experience staying in a local house rather than a hotel since we learned how to cook and eat Okinawa style with the host family,” “Our children enjoyed spending time with the Japanese children and their family so much that they always went to bed late,” “Oh, it felt so cozy and comfortable sleeping on a futon placed on top of a tatami!” “We found putting away the futon after we woke up was extremely effective since it freed up more space for us to use during the day,“ said Mr. and Mrs. Choi. By the end of the day, the Choi family was not only able to experience the host family’s kindness and hospitality, but also enjoy delicious local food. ///////////////////////////// This program allows travelers to experience the relaxing yet adventurous life of a local Okinawan from Yomitan Village. Rather than staying at an ordinary accommodation, such as a hotel or an inn, guests are able to enjoy Okinawa while staying in a local’s house.