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We are currently looking for someone who can stay during the following periods:
1. From September 10 to November 10
2. From November 10 to January 15
We are mainly looking for women for these positions.
If you’re interested, please feel free to send me a message!
We are a Japanese family of five living in Sapporo. Our house is about 30 minutes away from Sapporo’s main tourist attraction, Odori Park, by bus and subway.
Our family consists of my husband, myself, our 3-year-old daughter, and 1-year-old twin daughters. On weekdays, both my husband and I work while our children attend daycare. On weekends, we enjoy activities such as swimming lessons, playing at parks, attending festivals, and going on drives. We would be delighted to have someone who can help with household chores and childcare as part of our daily life.
We are looking for a cheerful and friendly person who loves children and can enjoy everyday life in Japan with us. We want to make each day fun by eating meals together, playing with the kids, going shopping, and going on exciting adventures.
I can understand basic English words and phrases and can give instructions in English at work, but my husband does not speak English at all. On the other hand, our children understand English well and can speak simple English. We hope our children can naturally acquire English as if it were their mother tongue and enrich their lives by interacting with many people.
Sapporo is a city full of charm in every season.
• Winter (December to March) offers beautiful snowy landscapes unique to Hokkaido, along with winter sports like skiing and snowboarding. The Sapporo Snow Festival in February is especially famous, featuring large snow and ice sculptures displayed at Odori Park and Susukino.
• Spring to early summer (March to May) is a season of snow melting and new growth, with cherry blossoms and plum trees in full bloom. It’s an excellent time for sightseeing and enjoying nature at beautiful parks like Maruyama Park in Sapporo or the nearby Moerenuma Park.
• Summer (June to August) is a vibrant season filled with greenery. The weather is relatively cool and comfortable, making Sapporo an ideal place to escape the intense summer heat of other regions. The Sapporo Summer Festival at Odori Park offers beer gardens and food festivals to enjoy. Outdoor activities like hiking and river play in areas such as Hoheikyo Onsen and Jozankei are also popular. Additionally, don’t miss the fresh summer vegetables and sweets unique to Hokkaido.
• Autumn (September to November) is when Sapporo is covered in vivid autumn colors. You can enjoy the colorful foliage at parks like Nakajima Park and Maruyama Park in the city or visit Shiroyama Gorge and Takino Suzuran Hillside Park for even more breathtaking autumn scenery. It’s also the best season to savor fresh, seasonal ingredients such as seafood and vegetables from Hokkaido.
If you’re interested in experiencing Japanese culture, sightseeing in Sapporo, and the beauty of each season, we warmly invite you to join us. We look forward to meeting you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Interests
Events & social
Languages
Cooking & food
Water sports
Nature
Mountain
Dancing
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We speak Japanese at home, so this is a great opportunity for those who are learning Japanese. Additionally, we provide Japanese cuisine for dinner every evening.
In winter, my husband loves skiing, so if you’d like to ski, we can take you along. In the summer, we always participate in the local festivals. I can also dress you in a yukata, so you can enjoy the festival in traditional attire.
Our children are still very young, so they learn simple Japanese words every day. This is also a very convenient environment for those who are studying Japanese.
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Help
🧸 About the Help We’re Looking For
We are a family raising a 3-year-old daughter and 1-year-old twins. We’re looking for a cheerful, responsible Workawayer who can help us with childcare and light household tasks such as vacuuming, dishwashing, and tidying up.
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🕒 Working Hours & Schedule
• Working hours are up to 25 hours per week.
• Our schedule is shift-based, mainly during weekday mornings (7:00–9:30) and evenings (16:00–20:30).
• Weekends are more flexible and may include outings or helping with the kids’ swimming lessons.
During shifts, your help might include playing with the kids, assisting with meals and bath time, and helping get them ready for daycare.
A parent is usually nearby, so you won’t be on your own with the kids at first.
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🧺 Example of Tasks
• Helping with morning routines (dressing, breakfast, brushing teeth)
• Assisting with meals and washing dishes
• Vacuuming and light tidying
• Laundry and simple cleaning tasks
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🏊♀️ Extra Help (If Possible)
• If you can swim, it would be wonderful if you could help hold one of the twins during their swimming lesson on Saturdays. We’ll provide a training swimsuit.
• Sometimes we go on family outings around the Sapporo area on weekends. You’re welcome to join us — we’ll cover all transportation, food, and entrance fees.
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🌍 Language & Communication
• We mainly speak Japanese at home, so it’s a great environment if you’d like to practice the language.
• That said, the kids always speak English with Workawayers, so we encourage you to speak English with them. They’re still learning, but it’s a fun and valuable part of their day.
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🏡 A Message from Us
• We care deeply about keeping a clean, organized, and comfortable home.
• If you value a tidy space too, we think you’ll feel right at home here.
• We’re excited to welcome someone who can become a part of our family.
• If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask us at any time.
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We look forward to hearing from you!
Languages
Languages spoken
Japanese: Fluent
English: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I can speak and understand some very basic english. My husband does not speak english.
Accommodation
You will have your own private bedroom with a bed, shared bathroom and kitchen. We provide three meals a day. For breakfast and lunch please help yourself.
We provide bread, bananas, cereal, pasta, etc. for your workaway. If you are not satisfied with that, please buy your own. We usually all eat dinner together. We will prepare Japanese food, mainly meat and fish. This environment might be difficult if you are a vegetarian.
Our house was built last year so it is new, we also live just outside the city near a small mountain. Because of this we regularly have visitors like deer and foxes!
What else ...
can be used freely
Wi-Fi
Yukata 👘 (cannot be used in winter),
bicycle 🚲 (cannot be used in winter),
bath towel
shampoo
water server
winter shoes (26cm)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (11)
Normally, we only host female guests, but due to a last-minute cancellation, we welcomed him into our home — and we are so glad we did.
Mads is hardworking, intelligent, clean, and has a great sense of humor. He is truly a wonderful person.
In our household, aside from my husband, everyone —… read more
Normally, we only accept guests who can stay for at least two months, as it usually takes around a month for our children to feel comfortable with someone new. However, due to a last-minute cancellation, we had the special opportunity to welcome Nali into our home.
But with Nali, there was no need for… read more
She is truly a wonderful person — so kind, gentle, and emotionally balanced.
She was always patient and warm with our children.
One thing that left a deep impression on me was how my eldest daughter kept speaking to Jayde in Japanese, even though Jayde doesn’t speak… read more
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Normally, we only host female guests, but due to a last-minute cancellation, we welcomed him into our home — and we are so glad we did.
Mads is hardworking, intelligent, clean, and has a great sense of humor. He is truly a wonderful person.
In our household, aside from my husband, everyone —… read more
Normally, we only accept guests who can stay for at least two months, as it usually takes around a month for our children to feel comfortable with someone new. However, due to a last-minute cancellation, we had the special opportunity to welcome Nali into our home.
But with Nali, there was no need for… read more
She is truly a wonderful person — so kind, gentle, and emotionally balanced.
She was always patient and warm with our children.
One thing that left a deep impression on me was how my eldest daughter kept speaking to Jayde in Japanese, even though Jayde doesn’t speak… read more
When i arrived, it was instantly clear that there was… read more
She is a wonderful woman—diligent, sincere, and full of love.
During this time, both my husband and I were very busy, but having Alina with us gave us great peace of mind. We were able to entrust our children to her without worry. The children absolutely adore her. They felt so safe and comfortable with her, just… read more
I really miss the three kids. Miku, Sora&Sera are so adorable.… read more
Having visited Japan multiple times,… read more
From the moment she arrived, Lucy brought a bright and positive energy… read more
The family are truly so kind, the children are so sweet and Megumi San manages the household so effectively it is very impressive! They cook amazing meals, are very patient with Japanese practise and I learnt a lot of new words about things about Japanese… read more
I can’t thank you enough for having me as part of your home! I was a little nervous about my first Workaway experience, but I quickly adjusted thanks to Megumi’s amazing organization and clear instructions. From the very beginning, I felt welcomed and supported.
During my time with you, I had the pleasure of enjoying… read more
We also went to… read more
Matilde is rational, logical, intelligent, kind, and an excellent cook. She is always thoughtful and considerate of others, highly organized,… read more
Thank you for my first Workaway experience. I felt very comfortable in your home, enjoyed delicious meals, and adored your children. The family invites Workawayers to join family trips and activities while embracing our cultures (through cooking, music, etc.). Megumi is a hardworking mom who keeps us all organized with a… read more
She is especially great at taking care of children.
My children are shy. But they liked her from the moment they met her.
Her facial expressions, tone of voice, words, and experiences when interacting with children are all perfect.
And she is a very independent woman. Being independent is… read more
There is always 2 foreign babysitters. You have your own bedroom and you can use the bath. One of the bedroom has a view on the forest. There is great wifi. The dinner is eaten… read more
The four months she was there were a calm, peaceful and comfortable time for me.
Also, as a traveler, she is considerate and has a good understanding of our culture and lifestyle. I think it is very important to be considerate of the… read more
She is a passionate, honest, loving and talkative woman.
We became very close from the moment we met her.
She doesn't speak Japanese, so we communicated with her using a translation app, but we were able to communicate with her very well even when we couldn't speak the same language.
And we laughed, argued,… read more
I felt like I was staying with my own family and was embraced as one of their own very quickly!
Miku-chan and the twins are easily the cutest most loveable babies I have ever seen. I loved them like they were my own sisters or nieces and I… read more
Megumi-san, Oyaji and the children gave me a great experience of staying in Sapporo.
I worked for around two months and from the beginning Megumi-san explained what my job entails very clearly and was very patient and kind while I was adjusting to the job. They would… read more
Megumi-san has is very organized and clear… read more
私たちは、アリスを約2ヶ月ホストする予定で今は彼女と1ヶ月ほど過ごしました。彼女はとても勤勉でどんなことにも一生懸命取り組みます。
彼女との生活をいくつか紹介します。
・我が家の掃除機にたくさん髪の毛が絡まり吸い込みが悪くなっているなーと日々思っていたらお願いをしていないのに彼女が綺麗にしてくれていました。
・日本語を毎日一生懸命勉強しています。その為彼女との会話を楽しんだり、その会話の中で日本語をを教えてあげる方はとっても相性がいいと思います。
・我が家では、簡単な家事や2歳と0歳のベビーシッターを依頼しましたが、アドバイスや依頼を嫌な顔ひとつせず、すべて一生懸命に取り組みました。子供たちには毎日英語で優しく接してくれました。
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She came when we were really busy and was very helpful.
At that time, she told me, ``Don't worry, I will help you a lot,'' and supported me wholeheartedly.
Although she is very young, she is a cool, gentle, to the point, very fun, polite, loving and wonderful woman.
What I like about her work is that she… read more
In my opinion, you’re immersed in a very typical Japanese household. Megumi-san and Oyaji cook the most delicious Japanese meals for dinner, and they're kind enough to supply you with food for breakfast and… read more
Our family loves her and she is part of our family.
As for babysitting, I had my 2-year-old daughter and 0-year-old twins looked after.
The twin babies probably think she's their mom.
She is able to quickly get to know a child's personality and get to know them quickly.
And they provide a great education.
As for… read more
