So apparently I'm either going to stay with a host family, possibly in Kyoto, or I'll be staying in DK Matsudo Guesthouse in Matsudo. The thing is, everyone has recommended a host family over the guesthouse; however, the host family service has yet to contact me at all, after I have already sent in my application and an e-mail asking if they've received my information. DK Matsudo, on the otherhand, has been very forward and kind to me via e-mail, and they are more than happy to help with whatever I need.

Kind of makes me wonder where the better experience will come from.