Experience daily life at our cute ski lodge in Hakuba, Japan

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  Description

  Hey there!
  
  We're an Aussie couple living in Japan and recently bought our own ski lodge in Hakuba, Japan! We're looking for Japanese staff who can speak both English and Japanese and are available to work over the winter season.
  
  About you:
  
  - If you're handy on the tools and DIY work, we'd love to have you.
  - Must have a valid open drivers licence
  - You must be physically fit and healthy as we do lots of snow clearing!
  - Willing to work as part of a team but also able to undertake tasks without a lot of supervision.
  - Great at interacting with strangers and loves to meet new people.
  - Loves skiing and snowboarding!
  
  If you're interested in helping us out, shoot us a message with a bit about you, the skills you offer and when you're available.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You'll be able to experience daily life in a ski town in a Japanese mountain village, learn about local traditions, visit temples, and unwind in the nearby onsen (hot springs). We’ll also share our journey of moving to Japan, adapting to a new culture, and fixing up our place. It’s a great way to learn, exchange cultures, and meet others who are on similar adventures!

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

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  Help

  Tasks we'd like help with:
  
  - Clearing snow
  - Checking in guests
  - Driving guests to the mountains
  - Housekeeping and cleaning
  - Breakfast preparation
  
  What you’ll get:
  
  • 1,500 yen per hour
  • Bonus at the end of the season towards your ski pass
  • Opportunity to make friends and improve your English
  • Potential to continue working at the lodge during the summer.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Chinese (Cantonese): Intermediate
  Japanese: Beginner
  Korean: Beginner
  Vietnamese: Beginner

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  Accommodation

  Workawayers will be staying at the house with comfortable beds, access to newly renovated vanities and brand new Toto washlet toilets and a fully equipped kitchen for use.

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  What else ...

  We can pick you from Hakuba train station or Hakuba bus terminal. We can also pick you up from Goryu Escal Plaza and Hakuba Goryu which is where the Alpico bus stops nearby the house.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  My animals / pets

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