I stayed 4 days with Hotaka and met her families and friends. They're all EXTREMELY (must highlight here ^^) friendly people. The first day was rainy, can't tell how grateful I was at that time that Hotaka came and picked me up at the station! Thank you so much! Sad I couldn't make it to see Hotaka's Kabuli play but I saw her rehearsal, it's really good! The house is organized and tidy just like what the photos show. I learned how to recycle garbage from Hotaka and her mom( that probably is the reason why streets are always clean). her mom evenly showed me the super machine can turn the kitchen waste into organic soil, cool! I recommend to join the cooking class that food are all from natural unprocessed ingredients. People in the class are very nice even though they don't know that much english but they try their best to talk to you. There's a beautiful lake nearby, walking there feels so peaceful. Hope I can stay there again! I highly refer this place to anyone who coming to Japan!