Studying Abroad in Hirakata, Japan

Housing and Meals

Students attending Kansai Gaidai can choose to either live in an international student dormitory called a Seminar House or to live with a Japanese family in the homestay program. Dormitory life may offer a somewhat limited exposure to Japanese life compared to the homestay; therefore, students staying in the Seminar Houses are strongly encouraged to participate in the our Speaking Partner Program as well as the Home Visit Program.

Dormitories

The international students dormitories are located in Katahoko on the grounds of Kansai Gaidai's former campus. Depending on the space available in the Seminar Houses, students living in the Seminar Houses will be assigned Japanese roommates. Room are furnished with a study desk, a lamp, closet, Japanese style-bedding, and sheets. Students living in the Seminar Houses are expected to prepare their own meals or eat at university cafeterias or local restaurants. Full kitchen facilities (including cooking utensils, plates, cutlery) are available at each seminar house.

Homestay

Living with a Japanese family will provide students with not only an environment to develop their Japanese language skills, but opportunities to understand the daily life, values, and customs of the Japanese people. Breakfast and dinner are included each day, and lunch may be supplied on the weekends. Students living in homestays will be given a stipend to pay for lunch on campus each weekday.

Detailed information about each housing option is provided with acceptance materials.