Michael R
JCARP is a very good way to experience Japan’s culture and understand how the life is for Japanese CARP members, you learn very quickly the do’s and don’ts of the rules in the centre, and sometime it can be quite a culture shock due to the differences in rules, e.g almost accidently drinking from the sisters cups and not the brothers cups. It would be wise to understand and learn the different rules that the CARP members uphold as it seems they expect you to know them. Witnessing has both its good and bad points, being with a Japanese member when witnessing can often share the burden between each other and help especially if you are new to witnessing. Despite this there can be communication problems between the Japanese and English language. Also students that are in the top universities are often very busy and don’t have much free time this can be daunting at times, but do not fret! There will always be people who will have time and listen to you so don’t be bogged down by rejections.