So basically my parents just told me as a graduation gift for

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So basically my parents just told me as a graduation gift for college they'd pay for me to go to Japan, now I'm not going for probably AT LEAST 4-6 months or so because I need to do research and plan the trip. Now first off can ANYONE tell me a good company to use for like host families or international studies? My mother wants me to take at least ONE class while in Japan, and I know there are some companies that handle American students going over to Japan and what not.

My father would like me to stay with a host family, and frankly I can't speak hardly a lick of Japanese but I do know bits and pieces of the country in terms of like culture and history. I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with this, and if they'd be willing to help me out. I really would like a reputable company with some fair prices and what not. As for the purpose of my trip, I'd say it's mostly for leisure but it's kind of a learning experience as well. I don't know if there is a way I could take like ONE CLASS on Japanese business/culture or something at a university. I'm really excited but also nervous because of all the planning I have to do, so I figured I'd ask on here and see if someone could help me out. Like just if anyone has been to Japan before on a leisure trip, or like went over there to study and stayed for anywhere between 2-6 months or so, or if anyone has any experience staying with a host family and could tell me about it, and how it works.

Thanks.