Seeking Help with Japan Exchange - Mother & Teen Son’s Anime Adventure!
Hi Home Exchange community! 
I’m Beate, new to the platform and excited to share that I’ve already arranged 3 lovely exchanges with our UK home. Now I’m hoping for some help with my biggest adventure yet!
My 15-year-old son is a passionate anime fan, and we’re planning to make his dream come true with a trip to Japan (October 18-31). This is going to be such a special mother-son journey, but I’m hitting a roadblock with finding hosts.
Our Situation:
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Dates: October 18-31, 2025
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Locations: Tokyo, Kyoto
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Already hosting: 3 families in October, November (so building good references!)
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Challenge: Getting auto-rejected after 4 days from most Japanese members I contact
Would love your advice:
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Any tips for connecting with Japanese hosts?
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Are there active Japanese members here who could share insights?
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Maybe someone has successfully exchanged in Japan and can offer guidance?
We really want to make this work! Any suggestions or help would be so appreciated. 
Thanks in advance, Beate & Son 