This article revolves around an emotional reunion between a once lost Foreign Exchange student and his Japanese host family. The article details how the student, whose communication abruptly ceased without any prior warning, became unreachable. After an exhaustive search, the student and their host family unexpectedly reunite, resulting in a tearful moment shared among them.

The treatment of international students is a big concern in Japan. Japanese society highly values community and care for others, including international students. Should they face any issues, such as losing contact and needing assistance, the community actively works to reconnect and ensure their safety. It reflects the strong societal bonds and sense of responsibility present in Japan.

In the US and EU, there are dedicated welfare offices and services available to assist international students, including helplines and counselling services. However, the sense of community responsibility may not be as strongly emphasized as in Japan. This particular case signals quite strongly the difference between Western and Eastern societies in coping with such situations.