Dont be afraid to explore and try new things. Experience as much as you can and be open to new experiences and challenges. Make the most of your time in Japan and enjoy! 2018 participant
"Try to find a new thing to do each day, whether it's finding a random temple, shrine, park, garden, hike, etc. There is so much to do and see." - 2024 participant
Travel to places by yourself even if you dont speak any Japanese. 2010 participant
Use your free weekends to go to many places. 2015 participant
Plan to stay longer on your own (after) or arrive early to enjoy school-free time in Japan. 2009 participant
Get outside. -2011 participant
"Try to pace your spending evenly over the course of the trip." - 2024 participant
"Go on all the field trips, go to the places you don't know about and plan accordingly on how to get there and back. Do research!" 2019 participant
Do not be afraid to go out on your own. You will discover so many things, not just about Japan but about yourself as well. 2014 participant
Get out of the dorms and do stuff. 2010 participant
Dont be afraid of getting lost or scared because everyone starts out that way. Thats all part of the journey. 2015 participant
"Don't go out with a big group of your classmates you will be stopping yourself from absorbing the essence of the country that you are in." - 2024 participant
Explore more of the city and area on your own. 2010 participant
"Drink as much water as humanly possible and sleep as much as you can." - 2024 participant
"Take lots of pictures!" 2019 participant