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We are looking for someone who can join us during the following period.
After August 1st
Asians are especially welcome!
我们是一对日本夫妇。 如果您来自亚洲并且不会说英语也没关系。Tidak apa-apa meskipun Anda tidak bisa berbahasa Inggris atau Jepang.
We share our home with dogs, and it's possible that one of them might occasionally join you in bed. If you are uncomfortable sleeping with dogs, please refrain from applying.
＊＊Important Considerations for Applicants Applying between June - October.
Please be aware that our house experiences high temperatures during the summer months. Air conditioning is only available on the first floor; the second floor can become extremely hot and humid, resembling a sauna. Only applicants who can handle the heat can apply.
For dog walking, you must depart either between 5:00 AM and 5:30 AM or after 6:00 PM due to local regulations or other constraints. Applicants must be able to adhere to these schedules.
In the summer, it might be better if you're Asian or from a humid country.
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Looking for a household helper to stay in exchange for accommodation!
We are a Japanese couple living in Juso, just 1 or 2 stops away from Osaka Station by train. We have 3 small rescued dogs who are smart and easy to look after.
We prefer following people
*Female (We have only girls dormitory)
*Reliable
*Mature
*Very clean and tidy
*Dog lover with physical strength (able to walk 10km every day)
*Non-smoker
*Non-partygoer
(It's fine if you go out at night, but then not being able to wake up and do the laundry is not acceptable.)
*Can shower every night, including rinsing your hair (Coz my husband and one of our dogs have asthma)
*Not a fussy eater (We cannot accommodate specific dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, or pescatarian diets, nor can we prepare meals for those who avoid vegetables, pork, mushrooms, or fish. However, if you are willing to eat outside or buy your own meals, please contact us first to discuss.)
*Please let us know if you are good at cleaning.
*A person who is able to express gratitude for what others have done for them.
(I don’t want takers who only take without showing gratitude. I value individuals who can genuinely express appreciation and recognize the efforts of others.)
A stay of about 2 weeks is fine, though if we both feel comfortable, you can stay longer. We sometimes take workawayers to travel to different cities. If you like to travel around Osaka, you can join us. :)
Please note that you might have to share a room with another workawayer, depending on the schedule.
Ask us for our Instagram!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Interests
Charity work
Pets
DIY & crafts
Drawing & painting
Plant care
Art & design
Cooking & food
Animals
Nature
Beach
Mountain
Hiking
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We vist many places when Muko is off, u can join us if u like. Also, I am really good at cooking so if you have a chance you can learn cooking Japanese foods from me.
Help
We are looking for someone who can do housework such as cleaning and laundry. Our dogs walk or run around 10km per day, so you need a lot of physical strength (you can use a bicycle if you find it too hard to walk). Usually, I take them for a walk after work, wash and dry them, then start cooking and cleaning. I finish all these tasks within 3 to 4 hours, but it will depend on how fast you work.
Your help will include:
*Laundry (dry and fold)
*Taking care of our dogs (walk, wash, and dry them)
*Washing dishes
*Cleaning and organizing
We have three rescued dogs in total:
Hanavi had heart disease and underwent surgery.
Hotaru currently has asthma, so we keep our rooms clean and give them a shower when they come back from outside. People need to wash their clothes every day and shower every night.
Matsuri sometimes has epileptic seizures. She loves to run, but when she has cramps, it's good to hold her and wait for a while.
The most important task is taking the dogs for a long walk, and this will be the decisive factor in my decision to hire you.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: Fluent
Accommodation
It is a solitary house but no garden. Free wifi, Futon, TV, hairdryer.
We have a big bedroom that can be divided by curtains.
Muko and I use the half of the room and you can use the semi private room.
What else ...
Our house is located 6 min walking from Juso station where is 2 stops from Umeda station.
We are pretty much in the city and easy access to all of the tourist spots.
Easy access to Nara, Kyoto and Kobe also.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Host ref number: 467716162786
Feedback (38)
30 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Akmaral)
Akmaral worked together with Gosia from Poland and Emelin from Germany, and the three of them made such a great team.
It’s quite rare for us to have three volunteers at the same time, but since there were more people, there was less work to do. I think Akmaral probably worked only about one to two hours a day.
She was always willing to help with… read more
It’s quite rare for us to have three volunteers at the same time, but since there were more people, there was less work to do. I think Akmaral probably worked only about one to two hours a day.
She was always willing to help with… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Valentina) for host
I’m leaving four stars because I want people to actually read this review and know what could happen while staying with this host. I understand that experiences can be subjective and that not everyone will have the same point of view, but some of the things that happened during my stay were simply unacceptable.
Here are some things you should… read more
Here are some things you should… read more
17 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Valentina)
She works at a slow pace and sometimes appears a bit careless, but she never slacks off. For example, when putting folded laundry into drawers, no matter how many times I show her, she simply stuffs it in from the top. When vacuuming, she doesn’t move her hands much but rather follows the vacuum cleaner as if she’s dancing with it, which often… read more
(Very good
)
21 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Emelin)
Emelin is truly one of the best workers we've ever had — she stands at the very top.
She has a remarkable ability to notice the smallest details, full of thoughtfulness and care that I find very characteristic of someone from Asia. For example, the moment I step into the kitchen, Emelin is there to help without being asked.
Although she… read more
She has a remarkable ability to notice the smallest details, full of thoughtfulness and care that I find very characteristic of someone from Asia. For example, the moment I step into the kitchen, Emelin is there to help without being asked.
Although she… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Emelin) for host
I couldn't be more happy with this Workaway experience.
✩•̩̩͙*˚ｄ(≧𓎟≦)ｂ˚*•̩̩͙✩
The first question Mika asked me as a host has already convinced me to come to her place despite any previous review. Instead of reassuring herself of my abilities and skills for this job, she just wanted to know about my food preferences & dislikes (」ﾟﾛﾟ)Whaaaaat?! How… read more
✩•̩̩͙*˚ｄ(≧𓎟≦)ｂ˚*•̩̩͙✩
The first question Mika asked me as a host has already convinced me to come to her place despite any previous review. Instead of reassuring herself of my abilities and skills for this job, she just wanted to know about my food preferences & dislikes (」ﾟﾛﾟ)Whaaaaat?! How… read more
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30 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Akmaral)
Akmaral worked together with Gosia from Poland and Emelin from Germany, and the three of them made such a great team.
It’s quite rare for us to have three volunteers at the same time, but since there were more people, there was less work to do. I think Akmaral probably worked only about one to two hours a day.
She was always willing to help with… read more
It’s quite rare for us to have three volunteers at the same time, but since there were more people, there was less work to do. I think Akmaral probably worked only about one to two hours a day.
She was always willing to help with… read more
(Excellent)
25 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Valentina) for host
I’m leaving four stars because I want people to actually read this review and know what could happen while staying with this host. I understand that experiences can be subjective and that not everyone will have the same point of view, but some of the things that happened during my stay were simply unacceptable.
Here are some things you should… read more
Here are some things you should… read more
17 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Valentina)
She works at a slow pace and sometimes appears a bit careless, but she never slacks off. For example, when putting folded laundry into drawers, no matter how many times I show her, she simply stuffs it in from the top. When vacuuming, she doesn’t move her hands much but rather follows the vacuum cleaner as if she’s dancing with it, which often… read more
(Very good)
21 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Emelin)
Emelin is truly one of the best workers we've ever had — she stands at the very top.
She has a remarkable ability to notice the smallest details, full of thoughtfulness and care that I find very characteristic of someone from Asia. For example, the moment I step into the kitchen, Emelin is there to help without being asked.
Although she… read more
She has a remarkable ability to notice the smallest details, full of thoughtfulness and care that I find very characteristic of someone from Asia. For example, the moment I step into the kitchen, Emelin is there to help without being asked.
Although she… read more
(Excellent)
15 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Emelin) for host
I couldn't be more happy with this Workaway experience.
✩•̩̩͙*˚ｄ(≧𓎟≦)ｂ˚*•̩̩͙✩
The first question Mika asked me as a host has already convinced me to come to her place despite any previous review. Instead of reassuring herself of my abilities and skills for this job, she just wanted to know about my food preferences & dislikes (」ﾟﾛﾟ)Whaaaaat?! How… read more
✩•̩̩͙*˚ｄ(≧𓎟≦)ｂ˚*•̩̩͙✩
The first question Mika asked me as a host has already convinced me to come to her place despite any previous review. Instead of reassuring herself of my abilities and skills for this job, she just wanted to know about my food preferences & dislikes (」ﾟﾛﾟ)Whaaaaat?! How… read more
14 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (GosiaTraveler)
Gocha is an incredibly hardworking and responsible person. She’s also very mature and always able to see things from a third-person perspective, which makes her stand out as someone with great emotional intelligence. She truly loves dogs and walking, and every morning she would head out for the walk not as a task, but as something she genuinely… read more
(Excellent)
10 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (GosiaTraveler) for host
WOW, I cannot recommend this experience enough! First of all, Mika and Muko and their dogs are such a cute family and they make you feel like the part of it! The atmosphere was so cozy and lovely! Also, I'm very happy to share this experience with another work-away girl Emelin which is amazing and it was so much fun to do things and travels… read more
2 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Andjela) for host
Ironically, I’m leaving five stars even though I wouldn’t give even one.
Everything written about me is a pathological lie, but I won’t dwell on that. That is between her and me, and we both know the truth. It’s on her conscience that she resorts to such things.
This woman’s second name is LIE. Everything she says should be taken with a grain of… read more
Everything written about me is a pathological lie, but I won’t dwell on that. That is between her and me, and we both know the truth. It’s on her conscience that she resorts to such things.
This woman’s second name is LIE. Everything she says should be taken with a grain of… read more
18 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Andjela)
She’s certainly not the worst, but she wasn't a good fit for our job. When she applied, she said that volunteering was her main purpose, not traveling, and she booked a three-month stay. However, she ended up going out almost every day for leisure, exploring nearly all of the Kansai area within a month, and eventually got bored and said she wanted… read more
(Good)
31 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Jiayi)
Jiayi was incredibly kind and had a deep love for the dogs. She truly enjoyed eating and happily ate anything I cooked—she had no dislikes at all. Even spicy food or ingredients with strong flavors like cilantro were no problem for her.
She was also a very gentle and compassionate person. She showed a deep understanding of my volunteer work… read more
She was also a very gentle and compassionate person. She showed a deep understanding of my volunteer work… read more
(Excellent)
22 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Jiayi) for host
I stayed with Mika and Muko for less than a week, but I have so many wonderful memories from my time there. Mika was very patient in explaining the household chores and how to bathe the dogs, and I learned a lot! The three dogs were all adorable and well-behaved, and the moments when a dog slept beside me were some of the happiest times for me (of… read more
31 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Sze Xian)
Xian is an exceptional individual—extremely intelligent and quick to learn. Once given instructions, she remembers every step perfectly without needing to be told again.
Her personality is mature and calm, the kind of person you’d expect to be chosen as a class representative.
She always took the dogs for longer walks than the other workers, and… read more
Her personality is mature and calm, the kind of person you’d expect to be chosen as a class representative.
She always took the dogs for longer walks than the other workers, and… read more
(Excellent)
21 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Sze Xian) for host
It was a great experience staying at Mika and Muko's.
Mika has thoroughly described the tasks required to be done on her profile. We start off each morning with laundry and cleaning the house. I then took the dogs out for a walk for about 2 hours. When we got back, I would bathe and blow dry the dogs. There is much work to be done, though never… read more
Mika has thoroughly described the tasks required to be done on her profile. We start off each morning with laundry and cleaning the house. I then took the dogs out for a walk for about 2 hours. When we got back, I would bathe and blow dry the dogs. There is much work to be done, though never… read more
22 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Manisha ) for host
this was my first time traveling/ doing workaway and every step of the way Mika always made sure that I could find my way to her and that I was okay! she was so kind😭😭💜 I wish more people in the world could have the personality and care she has for her family and her guests
(Mika always tried to help me make plans, reservations and ever takes me… read more
(Mika always tried to help me make plans, reservations and ever takes me… read more
19 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Manisha )
She is a compassionate and hardworking young girl who loves food incredibly. #redacted# I felt more fulfilled cooking for her than for some Latin volunteers who would only say "It's ok," even if they liked the food. She has a peculiar taste, avoiding fruits in cakes. Walking and physical activities are not her forte, and she found dog walking… read more
(Excellent)
18 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Nali)
I’m not sure what happened, but it seems something occurred at her previous volunteer workplace in Nagano Prefecture, and she canceled at the last minute.
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
17 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Helen)
Helen was a very hard worker. She had no trouble walking long distances and took the dogs for long walks without complaint. She also completed cleaning tasks quickly and efficiently.
She worked alongside Manisha, a Bhutanese-American, who was completely different in both age and personality. I’m sure Helen had many thoughts about Manisha because… read more
She worked alongside Manisha, a Bhutanese-American, who was completely different in both age and personality. I’m sure Helen had many thoughts about Manisha because… read more
(Excellent)
14 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Helen) for host
I stayed with Mika and Muko in Feb for 18 days. They are kind and often took me out for delicious meals. Also , Mika cooking is amazing! The work was simple, every morning just do cleaning and drying clothes or took three cute puppies out for 2 hours. After come back give them the bath and blow dry. Mika and I had the chance to talk about each of… read more
9 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)
Sarah is a great worker. We've gone to gay bars together and enjoyed mountain climbing. Although he is female in body, he identifies as male and embodies the best qualities of both genders. On his days off, he has often tried to help me. He's always been 100% considerate and meticulous in his work, ensuring he makes no mistakes. He mentioned he… read more
(Excellent)
9 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host
I stayed with Mika and Muko in january for 15 days and I can say it was a very good experience. The work is very simple: clean the house in the morning as soon as you wake up (i take my breakfast 30 min before they wake up), take the dogs out and wash and clean them when back. Usally it takes from 8 to 12. Clean they way Mika wants, dogs, don't… read more
19 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (ShariEliza)
Shari is a beautiful woman, both in mind and appearance. I was surprised that no one had ever loved dogs as much as she did until the Chinese worker Yaya arrived. As for Valentina, the Italian, she hated Hanavi coming to bed, but Shari and Yaya were happy when Hanavi joined them. This made me very happy. Dogs are important family members to us,… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (ShariEliza) for host
The two weeks I stayed at their place went by so quickly. Mika and Muko are really nice, caring, funny and thoughtful people. We laughed a lot together! I quickly fell in love with their three dogs, especially Matsuri. It was so fun to spend time with them. The work was enjoyable, and Mika was helping eventhough she's working full-time and cooking… read more
4 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Emi) for host
The two weeks I spent in Osaka went by quickly! Mika-san and Muko-san are kind, hardworking, funny people and I felt so welcomed and appreciated from the start. I was often taken out for delicious meals, told interesting stuff about Osaka/Japan, gifted things and taken out on fun days out. Also, Mika-san’s cooking is amazing! The dogs are… read more
2 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Emi)
She's a gem, seamlessly stepping in after a previous worker didn't meet our needs. She tackled the challenge of improving our cleaning standards for Hotaru's worsening asthma without a single complaint. When I was dealing with back pain, she considerately dined out to spare me the effort of cooking. She quickly became more efficient, reducing our… read more
(Excellent)
10 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Amanda) for host
Mika really made my stay in Japan special and I extended my stay.
I was lucky that Mika was not very busy at the time and she showed me a lot of cool, non-touristy places. Mika has a lot of energy, was always very generous and we had a lot of fun. I immediately took Hanavi, Hotaru and Matsuri to my heart and I really enjoyed my time with the three… read more
I was lucky that Mika was not very busy at the time and she showed me a lot of cool, non-touristy places. Mika has a lot of energy, was always very generous and we had a lot of fun. I immediately took Hanavi, Hotaru and Matsuri to my heart and I really enjoyed my time with the three… read more
4 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Amanda)
She is very caring and hardworking. I didn't start a new job for the last three months, so I was able to spend a lot of time with her during her stay.
My Canadian friends visited from Canada, and we went out for drinks and karaoke together. She loved our dogs, especially Hanavi, and worked incredibly hard.
My cleaning standards are quite high,… read more
My Canadian friends visited from Canada, and we went out for drinks and karaoke together. She loved our dogs, especially Hanavi, and worked incredibly hard.
My cleaning standards are quite high,… read more
(Excellent)
29 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host
How else could I begin but with a heartfelt thank you to Mika and Muko? This was my very first Workaway experience, and I couldn’t have imagined a better way to start my adventure in Japan. I was lucky to arrive when Mika had some free time, which allowed us to share walks, coffee, and meaningful conversations. She is such a wonderful person—kind,… read more
24 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)
She is one of the best workers I've ever had. Initially, I was worried because she's young and French, but she speaks English well and works hard. She even helped me on her days off. She's very sociable and intelligent, learning how to fold laundry and where to put away dishes after just one or two tries. She is fond not only of the dogs but also… read more
(Excellent)
19 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jasmine) for host
I had the best 2 weeks staying with mika muko and the 3 little angels. I loved walking the dogs every day and doing the laundry and cleaning in the morning is east work. Mika is the best host ever and i miss her eternally. I can't thank her enough for the time we spent together and having a life long friend at the end of it is very special. Hotaru… read more
12 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jasmine)
Her personality and work performance were so outstanding that I couldn't believe such wonderful people existed. She was fully capable of working independently, and even more impressively, she actively assisted other workers. (Many workers tend to slack off when someone else is hardworking or complain about doing more than others.) She enjoyed her… read more
(Excellent)
12 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)
She’s a very nice girl. She’s still young, so I think she needs more experience. The British girl she worked with was very efficient, so the difference between them stands out, but she’s still better than many other unmotivated workers. While she doesn't avoid washing dishes, she doesn't proactively do it unless instructed, which is similar to… read more
(Very good)
4 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host
I had the most wonderful time with Mika and Muko during the two weeks I spent at their place. I miss you and the dogs so much!
As we were two Workawayers during my time, the work itself was not much. It consisted of taking the dogs for at least 1 1/2 hours walk around either 5 a.m. or around 6 p.m., depending of the weather, as well as doing… read more
As we were two Workawayers during my time, the work itself was not much. It consisted of taking the dogs for at least 1 1/2 hours walk around either 5 a.m. or around 6 p.m., depending of the weather, as well as doing… read more
27 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Clara Daniella)
She was an exceptionally kind, trustworthy, and reliable worker. She was like an angel sent to me by God after a very bad experience with a Chilean worker. She is genuinely caring and kind.
She took the dogs for long walks every day and loved them as if they were her own babies. I believe she is the type of person people would call flawless… read more
She took the dogs for long walks every day and loved them as if they were her own babies. I believe she is the type of person people would call flawless… read more
(Excellent)
8 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Sierra)
Sierra was a remarkably cheerful, responsible, and meticulous woman. Her English was beatiful and her voice so melodious that her singing resembled a bird's chirp — truly angelic.
She shared much about her life with me. I've had bad experiences with previous lazy American families, I initially worried, but upon she is a nurse, I felt reassured… read more
She shared much about her life with me. I've had bad experiences with previous lazy American families, I initially worried, but upon she is a nurse, I felt reassured… read more
(Excellent)
1 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Sierra) for host
Great first Workaway experience with Mika and Muko!
Mika runs a Japanese household so except all of the normals of Japanese culture— mainly knowing that cleanliness is extremely important. Some might feel the expectations are high, however growing up in a similarly run household, I felt they were appropriate. You will be expected to wake up early… read more
Mika runs a Japanese household so except all of the normals of Japanese culture— mainly knowing that cleanliness is extremely important. Some might feel the expectations are high, however growing up in a similarly run household, I felt they were appropriate. You will be expected to wake up early… read more
27 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lexaaa)
She was planning to stay here for 2 months. Normally, I only allow people to stay for a maximum of 2 weeks. However, she requested to stay for at least 2 months and assured me she would not cancel her stay. When I mentioned that I wanted to have another worker as a backup, she insisted, 'I don't like sharing a room with others, and you don't need… read more
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
17 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Hwee Ling) for host
I stayed with Mika and Muko for 2 weeks (14May till 25 May) where the weather in Japan slowly is getting warmer. Upon arrival, Mika give me some instructions (Google map) on locations to walk the dogs. I was then introduced to the three girls.. Hanavi, Hotaru and Matsuri. All the dogs are all very loveable, thou they took some time to get used to… read more
9 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lea)
She's a very wonderful woman who came after Valerie.
I was thinking I no longer needed a workawayer because the workaways before her took it for granted that I would help their work, do their laundry and cook for them.
But Lea said "thank you" when I helped her.
That was enough for me to think having workawayers are not bad.
She was a very hard… read more
I was thinking I no longer needed a workawayer because the workaways before her took it for granted that I would help their work, do their laundry and cook for them.
But Lea said "thank you" when I helped her.
That was enough for me to think having workawayers are not bad.
She was a very hard… read more
(Excellent)
20 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lea) for host
I had a very great experience with Mika, Muko, Hanavi, Hotaru and Matsuri.
The previous Workawayer explained and showed all the tasks I would do, but it was no problem for Mika and Muko if I didn't remember everything right away. They explained and showed again and Mika helped me executing when she was not so busy.
We also went out to have lunch… read more
The previous Workawayer explained and showed all the tasks I would do, but it was no problem for Mika and Muko if I didn't remember everything right away. They explained and showed again and Mika helped me executing when she was not so busy.
We also went out to have lunch… read more
24 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Valerie)
(Excellent)
11 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Valerie) for host
This is my first workaway assignment, being my first time in Osaka and also my privilge to be the very first from Singapore to help Mika and Muco san.
During these 5 weeks, I rendered all kinds of help needed; including daily exercise with the 3 dogs.
I have no pets at home but I fell in love with Matzuri/Hotaru/Hanavi when I first saw them. At… read more
During these 5 weeks, I rendered all kinds of help needed; including daily exercise with the 3 dogs.
I have no pets at home but I fell in love with Matzuri/Hotaru/Hanavi when I first saw them. At… read more
24 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Zoé)
Zoe was a very fun girl. She was always laughing, and when Zoe was around, she makes everyone laugh too.
She worked hard. She was very reliable and loved our dogs very much. The dogs loved her too. She had no food preferences except meat and ate all the food I cooked happily. (My job has been extremely busy recently, and I work until late at… read more
She worked hard. She was very reliable and loved our dogs very much. The dogs loved her too. She had no food preferences except meat and ate all the food I cooked happily. (My job has been extremely busy recently, and I work until late at… read more
(Excellent)
7 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Zoé) for host
I stayed for two weeks at Mika and Muko's in February. I really enjoyed my stay.
My work consists in housekeeping and then walking the dogs and cleaning them. The first times you do it you have many informations to remember and it takes a long time but then you get used to it :)
Mika and Muko were very welcoming. I really appreciated discovering… read more
My work consists in housekeeping and then walking the dogs and cleaning them. The first times you do it you have many informations to remember and it takes a long time but then you get used to it :)
Mika and Muko were very welcoming. I really appreciated discovering… read more
1 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Kyra)
She is the most beautiful Workawayer ever.
All my friends also said that she is beautiful.
She is a vegetarian, but she didn't eat at home, and she eats out almost every day so it has been a big help to me since I'm so busy.
She did a good job with the tasks given to her except the washing dishes.
When I asked her why she doesn't wash her dishes… read more
All my friends also said that she is beautiful.
She is a vegetarian, but she didn't eat at home, and she eats out almost every day so it has been a big help to me since I'm so busy.
She did a good job with the tasks given to her except the washing dishes.
When I asked her why she doesn't wash her dishes… read more
(Excellent)
31 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Kyra) for host
I stayed for 2 weeks at Mika's place, and it was a very nice experience. The tasks I had to do were not difficult at all, and I got a grasp of it very quickly. Mika would also help sometimes, so that was also nice of her :).
The tasks that I had to do were things such as vacuuming, folding the laundry and walking with the dogs. Although the walk… read more
The tasks that I had to do were things such as vacuuming, folding the laundry and walking with the dogs. Although the walk… read more
6 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (羿佳) for host
Mika is a very good person! She is very kind, nice, patient. When I first arrived in Japan, my English was very poor, and I couldn't even say a complete sentence. But Mika's English is very good. She patiently listens to me and repeats it over and over again when I don't understand. Mika and Muko always give me a lot of delicious snacks and tea,… read more
16 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (羿佳)
Chen, she is the kind of girl who completely changed my image of Chinese people.
I have always liked Chinese people and have many friends from China.
However, they were very bad at cleaning and were very dirty, so I suspected Chen would be the same.lol (Sorry Chen...)
But she was the most minimalist of all of workawayers we have ever had and… read more
I have always liked Chinese people and have many friends from China.
However, they were very bad at cleaning and were very dirty, so I suspected Chen would be the same.lol (Sorry Chen...)
But she was the most minimalist of all of workawayers we have ever had and… read more
(Excellent)
16 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Anne)
She is the perfect woman.
She is a happy, considerate, friendly, and very kind person.
She had many Japanese friends outside, and she spent most of her time with them.
But she also cherished her time with us, and said she wanted to spend her last day with us, so we did. :)
She makes a lot of jokes and gets along very well with the new Chinese… read more
She is a happy, considerate, friendly, and very kind person.
She had many Japanese friends outside, and she spent most of her time with them.
But she also cherished her time with us, and said she wanted to spend her last day with us, so we did. :)
She makes a lot of jokes and gets along very well with the new Chinese… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Georgie)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
12 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Cinzia) for host
My first workaway experience, and it was just great.
Mika and Muko are very welcoming and friendly, the dogs are so cute and easy to deal with.
I confirm indeed Mika is a good cook!
You have to work as instructed, but it is a fare exchange as you have accommodation.
And then you have your spare time to visit around, Osaka is well located to go to… read more
Mika and Muko are very welcoming and friendly, the dogs are so cute and easy to deal with.
I confirm indeed Mika is a good cook!
You have to work as instructed, but it is a fare exchange as you have accommodation.
And then you have your spare time to visit around, Osaka is well located to go to… read more
10 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Cinzia)
She was a great worker. Among the many workers who lived with us, she is one of the most memorable hard workers.
She wakes up exactly at 8 a.m., folds the futons, does the laundry, and starts cleaning.
She walked our dogs 10km every day, after wash and dry them she goes for sightseeing in the afternoon, and when she returned in the evening, she… read more
She wakes up exactly at 8 a.m., folds the futons, does the laundry, and starts cleaning.
She walked our dogs 10km every day, after wash and dry them she goes for sightseeing in the afternoon, and when she returned in the evening, she… read more
(Excellent)
13 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Petra-Susanne)
First of all, I'm grateful to have met her.
She is a beautiful, intelligent, kind, hard worker, responsible and attentive woman.
I'm sure there are less than 5% of people like her in the human race.
Words are not enough to express how wonderful she is.
She always wakes up around 7:50am and starts washing and cleaning without taking a break.
Then,… read more
She is a beautiful, intelligent, kind, hard worker, responsible and attentive woman.
I'm sure there are less than 5% of people like her in the human race.
Words are not enough to express how wonderful she is.
She always wakes up around 7:50am and starts washing and cleaning without taking a break.
Then,… read more
(Excellent)
11 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Petra-Susanne) for host
Mika and Muko have such a friendly, kind and warm personality and yet both are straightforward and communicated clearly (which is positive!). Always made sure I’m comfortable and do not miss anything; thus felt welcomed at all times at their home.
I stayed “just” for 12 days, which was definitely too short, but I’m still super grateful at least… read more
I stayed “just” for 12 days, which was definitely too short, but I’m still super grateful at least… read more
3 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Christiana)
I was worried about having her at first because she's a very different personality from others.
She sometimes screams suddenly while watching TV, or raises her hands around her head when she is thinking.
At first I was confused because I didn't know what it was though as I continued to live with her, I gradually came to accept them as part of her… read more
She sometimes screams suddenly while watching TV, or raises her hands around her head when she is thinking.
At first I was confused because I didn't know what it was though as I continued to live with her, I gradually came to accept them as part of her… read more
(Excellent)
2 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Christiana) for host
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Miko and Mika for the wonderful time I spent volunteering at their home.They are not only incredibly kind but also straightforward, clear, and open in their communication. Moreover, they are extremely hardworking and exceptionally diligent
Staying and working in their household was a truly… read more
Staying and working in their household was a truly… read more
14 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (沛翎)
She is the perfect friend who is a caring and kind person.
However, she loves animals but probably doesn't like walking the dogs that much.
She usually comes back in about an hour and fifteen minutes from walking.
What we want is taking them walk 10km, but I think she only walks about 4km.
She went sightseeing in various places during the day, and… read more
However, she loves animals but probably doesn't like walking the dogs that much.
She usually comes back in about an hour and fifteen minutes from walking.
What we want is taking them walk 10km, but I think she only walks about 4km.
She went sightseeing in various places during the day, and… read more
(Excellent)
31 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Elsa)
Elsa is very friendly. A lot of a memories of her that I will never forget. She's more like a close friend or sister to me than just call as a Workawayer.
Usually there are many Workawayers who want to travel alone, but she preferred to go out with me.
I think it deepened our freiendship.
We miss her though hope we can see her again in Australia.
Usually there are many Workawayers who want to travel alone, but she preferred to go out with me.
I think it deepened our freiendship.
We miss her though hope we can see her again in Australia.
(Excellent)
30 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Elsa) for host
I said with Mika and Muko for 10 days and it was amazing. They made me feel very welcome and comfortable and gave lots of advice of things I should see or do. Mika and I went on 2 great hikes. The work was simple, about 4 hours each day and Mika gave clear instructions of what was needed. The dogs were gorgeous and friendly and I miss them a lot.… read more
2 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Manon) for host
I stayed 2 weeks with Mika, Muko and the dogs (late May-beginning of June 2023). Mika and Muko are a very lovely couple, really interesting (they traveled and lived abroad) and caring with the people they meet ! And Hanabi, Hotaru and Matsuri are such cute and adorable dogs !
The work is easy enough : cleaning and laundry in the morning, taking… read more
The work is easy enough : cleaning and laundry in the morning, taking… read more
11 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Manon)
Manon was a great worker. She always smiles and is a very friendly and sociable girl.
She is a hard worker and she always takes dogs for walking even after traveling to other prefectures. (I told her that she doesn't have to go)
She is a very motivated, energetic and responsible girl.
She helped me make dumplings. Even though it's her first time… read more
She is a hard worker and she always takes dogs for walking even after traveling to other prefectures. (I told her that she doesn't have to go)
She is a very motivated, energetic and responsible girl.
She helped me make dumplings. Even though it's her first time… read more
(Excellent)
21 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Hanna)
She was a great workawayer. She worked hard and loved our dogs very much.
Maybe because she was nervous,
she didn't smile much at first, but after a few days she was smiling a lot.
When it was hot outside, she waited until evening before taking the dog for a walk.
She was not very picky, and ate almost anything.
She has no flaws and everything… read more
Maybe because she was nervous,
she didn't smile much at first, but after a few days she was smiling a lot.
When it was hot outside, she waited until evening before taking the dog for a walk.
She was not very picky, and ate almost anything.
She has no flaws and everything… read more
(Excellent)
27 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Michaela Jessica) for host
I loved it! I had a great time with Mika and Muko and the dogs Hanabi, Hotaru and Matsuri. I felt very quickly accepted into the family.
The work was easy and you quickly got into a routine. The main tasks in the morning were vacuum cleaning, washing and drying laundry, folding clean laundry and tidying up the kitchen. Thorough cleaning of the… read more
The work was easy and you quickly got into a routine. The main tasks in the morning were vacuum cleaning, washing and drying laundry, folding clean laundry and tidying up the kitchen. Thorough cleaning of the… read more
26 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Michaela Jessica)
The three weeks I spent with her flew by.
She was very funny and produced endless laughter.
We enjoyed life together as a family.
Coz she doesn't like fish, eggs, and mushrooms, so I had a hard time thinking of cooking.
But apparently she likes dashi (fish stock) soup.
She can walk very long distances.
Every day she walked 10km or more with my… read more
She was very funny and produced endless laughter.
We enjoyed life together as a family.
Coz she doesn't like fish, eggs, and mushrooms, so I had a hard time thinking of cooking.
But apparently she likes dashi (fish stock) soup.
She can walk very long distances.
Every day she walked 10km or more with my… read more
(Excellent)
14 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Eleonore)
Eleonore is a kind and gentle girl who loves animals a lot.
In the beginning, she didn't know what to do because I didn't give much instruction on cleaning. Because I usually have experienced people so I didn't think about it. I didn't tell her when I was dissatisfied when she doesn't help cooking or she goof off during we are cleaning together… read more
In the beginning, she didn't know what to do because I didn't give much instruction on cleaning. Because I usually have experienced people so I didn't think about it. I didn't tell her when I was dissatisfied when she doesn't help cooking or she goof off during we are cleaning together… read more
(Excellent)
8 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Eleonore) for host
I stayed with Mika and Muko for about four weeks in February and had an amazing experience!
Both of them were extremely kind and welcoming, so I felt at home immediately.
The work they assigned me was fairly easy and didn't take long to finish, and I really enjoyed taking the dogs for a walk or a run near the river. Both Hanabi and Hotaru have… read more
Both of them were extremely kind and welcoming, so I felt at home immediately.
The work they assigned me was fairly easy and didn't take long to finish, and I really enjoyed taking the dogs for a walk or a run near the river. Both Hanabi and Hotaru have… read more
8 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Nadine)
Nadine was amazing girl.
She was so nice to our dogs and look after them really well.
She eats anything that was really easy to feed her. :) She is such a pretty girl and very friendly.
Even though our house work was boring, she tried to do her best always.
I like how active she is. :) we went to an onsen together was really nice. She bought us… read more
She was so nice to our dogs and look after them really well.
She eats anything that was really easy to feed her. :) She is such a pretty girl and very friendly.
Even though our house work was boring, she tried to do her best always.
I like how active she is. :) we went to an onsen together was really nice. She bought us… read more
(Excellent)
8 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Nadine) for host
Very lovely couple and the dogs are gorgeous! I enjoyed my stay and Mikas cooking skills are incredible and I still cook some food she showed me.
The two weeks has gone so fast and both showed me around and made my stay in Osaka memorable and both were so helpful! I never felt actually cleaning someone else home or like a stranger, more like a… read more
The two weeks has gone so fast and both showed me around and made my stay in Osaka memorable and both were so helpful! I never felt actually cleaning someone else home or like a stranger, more like a… read more
5 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Zoe)
Zoe, u r one of the perfect workawayers! Such a hard worker.
She cleans everywhere. Really tidy. She loves our dogs and look after them well. She eats any food. Nothing to complain about her awesome work.
We visited many places together. The Ramen factory was really forgettable.
We highly recommend to have Zoe. She is funny, very responsible and… read more
She cleans everywhere. Really tidy. She loves our dogs and look after them well. She eats any food. Nothing to complain about her awesome work.
We visited many places together. The Ramen factory was really forgettable.
We highly recommend to have Zoe. She is funny, very responsible and… read more
(Excellent)
5 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Zoe) for host
I stayed at Mika & Muko for about two weeks, that was my first ever workaway and what a great start. Mika and Muko are both lovely people, they travel around the world and it was great to hear their stories and experiences and exchange it with mine. They both are fantastic cooks and I have learned a lot from them, especially Mika. They have a… read more
14 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Patricia)
Patti was such a nice girl.
She is pescatarian. If we use meat for our dish she just avoid eating meat.
So we could eat almost everything together.
She did every works properly.
Even though it was really cold outside, she have never been lazy to take dogs for a walk. It was her first time to wash dishes without using a dishwasher but she tried her… read more
She is pescatarian. If we use meat for our dish she just avoid eating meat.
So we could eat almost everything together.
She did every works properly.
Even though it was really cold outside, she have never been lazy to take dogs for a walk. It was her first time to wash dishes without using a dishwasher but she tried her… read more
(Excellent)
11 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Patricia) for host
Well, how to start. I spent 11 days more or less with them. They are lovely, kind, easygoing, they speak english very well, it was so easy to communicate, we spent hours just chatting about everything. Mika cooks very well, it was wonderful helping her, and learning the typical Japanese food. Hotaru and Hanabi are so cute that I felt in love with… read more
5 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Joanna)
Asia was a really funny and friendly girl to talk with.
She loved all Japanese food even Konjac, Natto, Tofu, fish eggs, and Mochi which a lot of westerns do not like.
She lost her mother when she was young. I understand how hard to look after a member of the family by herself and also losing is even harder I guess.
So I want her to have a great… read more
She loved all Japanese food even Konjac, Natto, Tofu, fish eggs, and Mochi which a lot of westerns do not like.
She lost her mother when she was young. I understand how hard to look after a member of the family by herself and also losing is even harder I guess.
So I want her to have a great… read more
(Excellent)
23 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Joanna) for host
I don't even know where to start, but first and foremost thank you Mika-San and Muko-San! Although my stay was relatively short (10 days) it really feels like I got to know both of you and I really enjoyed my stay! This was my very first workaway exchange and it was absolutely brilliant. The hosts are both so wonderful, easy going and both speak… read more
21 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Marieke)
Thank you Marieke for helping us.
She is nice and very soft personality.
She stayed only 3 days but it was very memorable.
She took our dogs for a trip.
I believe they really enjoyed time with you.
She tried almost any Japanese food.
I know it was not long enough to know each other but I really like Marieke.
We hope to see her again.
She is nice and very soft personality.
She stayed only 3 days but it was very memorable.
She took our dogs for a trip.
I believe they really enjoyed time with you.
She tried almost any Japanese food.
I know it was not long enough to know each other but I really like Marieke.
We hope to see her again.
(Excellent)
11 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Cécile) for host
I stayed a little less than two weeks at Mika and Muko’s. I felt at home. During the day I was busy cleaning the house and the two pretty four-legged girls. Time passed too quickly. Mika and Muko love to talk from their lives, Japan and other countries they visited. Mika is an excellent cook and preparing dinner with her was super nice. I enjoyed… read more
30 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Cécile)
Cecile is really hard worker. She never stops working until she sleeps.
We haven't got this much hard worker ever.
She is very neat and tidy. She cleans everywhere. She cooked a very nice dinner for us.
She is very active. She takes our dogs for a walk twice a day and both of the walks are very very long walks.
Hanavi and Hotaru sleep very good… read more
We haven't got this much hard worker ever.
She is very neat and tidy. She cleans everywhere. She cooked a very nice dinner for us.
She is very active. She takes our dogs for a walk twice a day and both of the walks are very very long walks.
Hanavi and Hotaru sleep very good… read more
(Excellent)
27 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lise) for host
I stayed at Mika and Muko's house for about a month and time went by so fast ! They are amazing people ! Very friendly and welcoming. It felt so confortable living with them and the dogs. We went on walks together and I cooked almost everyday delicious meals with Mika. She is a great cook ! We also talked a lot and she told me about all of her… read more
25 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lise)
Lise is one of the best workers we have ever had.
She tries to understand Japanese culture and follow the rules.
She is a hard worker. Even though it wasn't very easy to look after 2 dogs and clean the house properly, she always did her best.
We went on a road trip together is an unforgettable memory.
Lise helped us to cook curry and pitch a… read more
She tries to understand Japanese culture and follow the rules.
She is a hard worker. Even though it wasn't very easy to look after 2 dogs and clean the house properly, she always did her best.
We went on a road trip together is an unforgettable memory.
Lise helped us to cook curry and pitch a… read more
(Excellent)
8 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Melissa)
Melissa is one of the best housekeepers we have ever had.
She is such a nice thoughtful person. I never really needed to tell her what to do.
She knows what she has to do. When I first met her, I was worried because she is Australian because I have lived there and I know a lot of messy people from Australia.
But she was very responsive and did the… read more
She is such a nice thoughtful person. I never really needed to tell her what to do.
She knows what she has to do. When I first met her, I was worried because she is Australian because I have lived there and I know a lot of messy people from Australia.
But she was very responsive and did the… read more
(Excellent)
4 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Melissa) for host
Mika and Muko are two of the most amazing people I have ever met.
They took me into their home and treated me like one of their long lost friends :)
The work that they have, in exchange for living with them, is minimal and easy to do. I would finish the work in about an hour and have time for myself to explore the city or take a train to a… read more
They took me into their home and treated me like one of their long lost friends :)
The work that they have, in exchange for living with them, is minimal and easy to do. I would finish the work in about an hour and have time for myself to explore the city or take a train to a… read more
30 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Aziliz)
Aziliz is like our daughter. She always has a big warm smile. She is funny, active and friendly.
Muko loves teasing her because she makes such a cute face when he does.
She really loves our dogs and I could see she loves animals in the way she treats our dogs.
We have been to a few Matsuri (Festival) to see fireworks.
Aziliz and I wore a Yukata.… read more
Muko loves teasing her because she makes such a cute face when he does.
She really loves our dogs and I could see she loves animals in the way she treats our dogs.
We have been to a few Matsuri (Festival) to see fireworks.
Aziliz and I wore a Yukata.… read more
(Excellent)
14 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Alexandra) for host
Mika and Muko were fantastic hosts! I cannot recommend them enough. Mika is very positive and funny and speaks English very well, so communication was no problem. She clearly explained everything she needed me to do: simple household chores (washing up, laundry, some cleaning) and walking the dogs, Hanabe and Hotaru. The dogs are both super cute;… read more
11 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandra)
She stayed for 2 weeks with us.
Alex was a really lovely person who is easy going, friendly and also very smart. We had a lot of discussion about different countries custom and histories. She always had direct opinions.
She is very honest. If she doesn't like our food, she will tell us but she always tries the food before she decides. I love the… read more
Alex was a really lovely person who is easy going, friendly and also very smart. We had a lot of discussion about different countries custom and histories. She always had direct opinions.
She is very honest. If she doesn't like our food, she will tell us but she always tries the food before she decides. I love the… read more
(Excellent)
6 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Bengü) for host
The words are not enough to tell my feelings.
Mika and Muko were great host for me. I looked after their elderly dog Chiyo until she died and other little lovely dog Hana.
I never felt myself like I’m working at their home. They were always nice and helpful to me. So I felt myself like a part of this lovely family.
Mika is a great cook, she… read more
Mika and Muko were great host for me. I looked after their elderly dog Chiyo until she died and other little lovely dog Hana.
I never felt myself like I’m working at their home. They were always nice and helpful to me. So I felt myself like a part of this lovely family.
Mika is a great cook, she… read more
3 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Bengü)
Bengu is an awesome woman. She was really good at cooking and cleaning. Also she looked after our elderly dog until she passed away. We loved chatting and hanging out with her. The only thing I was sad about is she cannot eat pork but we love pork. Lol
We went to Karaoke together and she is such a good singer! I hope she will come back to us… read more
We went to Karaoke together and she is such a good singer! I hope she will come back to us… read more
(Excellent)
