I'm actually an exchange student from france in Canada (at the beginning I picked japan but an other student already took this country and there was only one spot, so like I really really want to go I know I'll go one day, then I let the spot to the other student). I've met a lot of great people this year (and I'm sure I will continue to meet people like this), my best friend from my group of exchange student in my district is a Japanese girl, she is really sweet and we created really strong bonds, so when I'll be able to go I will have a place to stay :p
I love japan !!!!! <3 (and Canada ;p )