Will overseas visitors stay with Japanese families during the Nagano Games? Because there'll be so many people coming to Nagano, it'll be impossible to house them all--athletes, officials, and spectators--in one central location. So some families of foreign athletes and spectators unable to secure hotel rooms will be able to stay with local residents as guests. This will give foreign visitors a chance to learn about life in Japan and allow their hosts to increase their understanding of different cultures. A number of steps are being taken to make the most of this opportunity for person-to-person exchange. For instance, host families are studying the languages of their guests, preparing written messages in the guest's language, and planning distinctively Japanese meals. Families will also be teaching their guests about unique Japanese customs, like laying out and folding up the futon on which people sleep and using the Japanese bath.

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